US Bridges

CO Road 5 over I - 65

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · I65 * CO RD 5 · Structure no. 006449

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 5 over I - 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Road 5 over I - 65 in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 5
CrossesI - 65
LocationI65 * CO RD 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91146, -86.86551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2024)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 5 over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 5 over I - 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 5 over I - 65 carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 5 over I - 65?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 5 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.