US Bridges

I65 Nbl over Al 10

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Al 10 and I65 Interchange · Structure no. 009260

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,995
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Nbl over Al 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Nbl over Al 10 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 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI65 Nbl
CrossesAl 10
LocationAl 10 and I65 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82306, -86.66386
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Nbl over Al 10 built?

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

What condition is I65 Nbl over Al 10 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I65 Nbl over Al 10 carry?

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

How long is I65 Nbl over Al 10?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Nbl over Al 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.