US Bridges

CR 48 over I-65

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 4.7 MI N JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 006795

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 48 over I-65 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2028. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesI-65
Location4.7 MI N JCT SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94467, -86.66593
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2008)
Projected traffic500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over I-65 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over I-65?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.