US Bridges

I-65 NB over Bushy Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 006095

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 NB over Bushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB 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 18,149 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).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesBushy Creek
Location2.6 MI N JCT SR 41
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29668, -87.17829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic18,149 by 2043
Trucks28%
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB 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 NB 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 NB over Bushy Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB 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 NB over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.