US Bridges

I-65 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 3.8 MI N Autauga CO Line · Structure no. 006453

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,613
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Chestnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 37,613 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,633 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location3.8 MI N Autauga CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75493, -86.55532
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,613 (2020)
Projected traffic61,633 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Chestnut 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 37,613 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-65 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.