US Bridges

I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3.6 MI N JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 006459

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 382 ft (116.4 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
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location3.6 MI N JCT SR 41
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30664, -87.16397
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 traffic18,150 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Burnt Corn 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.