US Bridges

I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (-)

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 015060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2013 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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,212 by 2033. 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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CarriesI-65
CrossesYellow Leaf Creek (-)
Location1.9 MI N JCT SR 145
RouteInterstate 65
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91202, -86.64053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2013)
Projected traffic25,212 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (-) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Yellow Leaf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (-) carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2013 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.