I65 Nbl over Panther Creek
FairButler County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Of AL.106 · Structure no. 009248
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,995
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I65 Nbl over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I65 Nbl over Panther Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,995 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,463 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I65 Nbl over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I65 Nbl over Panther Creek 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 Nbl over Panther Creek carry?
About 12,995 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I65 Nbl over Panther Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I65 Nbl over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.