US Bridges

I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of Al 185 · Structure no. 009522

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,920 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,902 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesCO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk
Location1.6 MI N of Al 185
RouteInterstate 65
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86845, -86.62223
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,920 (2013)
Projected traffic18,902 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk 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 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk carry?

About 14,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over CO RD 41 * Persimmon Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.