I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+)
GoodChilton County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 014783
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 278 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,848
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 43,848 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,850 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) carry?
About 43,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+)?
The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.