US Bridges

Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 7.8 MI N SR 41 · Structure no. 006462

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Reeves Rd.
CrossesI-65
Location7.8 MI N SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34331, -87.10104
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2021)
Projected traffic714 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65 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 Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65 carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Reeves Rd. over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.