US Bridges

Al 145 over I-65

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N of Clanton · Structure no. 007152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,322
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 145 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 145 over I-65 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 9,322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,852 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 145
CrossesI-65
Location3.7 MI N of Clanton
RouteState Highway 145
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8878, -86.62432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,322 (2022)
Projected traffic13,852 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 145 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Al 145 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 145 over I-65 carry?

About 9,322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 145 over I-65?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 145 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.