US Bridges

I - 65 over Al - 160

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · I - 65 / Al - 160 · Structure no. 017534

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Al - 160 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Al - 160 in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 50,947 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,421 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 133 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesAl - 160
LocationI - 65 / Al - 160
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84778, -86.82694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,947 (2022)
Projected traffic76,421 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Al - 160 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 over Al - 160 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Al - 160 carry?

About 50,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Al - 160?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Al - 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.