US Bridges

Al 106 over I-65

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Int. AL106 * I-65 · Structure no. 007119

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 106 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 106 over I-65 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 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 106
CrossesI-65
LocationInt. AL106 * I-65
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65054, -86.77482
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2013)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 106 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Al 106 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 106 over I-65 carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 106 over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 106 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.