I-65 SB over Bushy Creek
FairConecuh County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 006094
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Bushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Bushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,150 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Bushy Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-65 SB over Bushy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Bushy Creek carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Bushy Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Bushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.