US Bridges

I65 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi.N.Of CO.16 · Structure no. 006785

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Stream in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 23,470 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,735 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesStream
Location1.4 Mi.N.Of CO.16
RouteInterstate 65
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64107, -86.78531
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,470 (2013)
Projected traffic29,735 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Stream carry?

About 23,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I65 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.