US Bridges

I-65 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT US 31 · Structure no. 006791

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,242
2021 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 1960, so it is 65 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 39,242 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,303 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80013, -86.57958
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,242 (2021)
Projected traffic64,303 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 July 2023.

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

About 39,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-65 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.