US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Rocky Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Of CO RD 28 · Structure no. 009252

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,995
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I65 Sbl over Rocky 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 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 12,995 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,463 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of CO RD 28
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73279, -86.71903
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,995 (2013)
Projected traffic16,463 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl over Rocky 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 Sbl over Rocky Creek carry?

About 12,995 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.