US Bridges

I65 Sbl over CO 45

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · I65 over CO 45 · Structure no. 009526

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

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over CO 45 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over CO 45 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 296 ft (90.2 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 45
LocationI65 over CO 45
RouteInterstate 65
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.894, -86.60224
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 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
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over CO 45 built?

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

What condition is I65 Sbl over CO 45 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over CO 45 carry?

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

How long is I65 Sbl over CO 45?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over CO 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.