US Bridges

CO RD 23 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 5.9 MI S US 84 · Structure no. 006464

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 23 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesI-65
Location5.9 MI S US 84
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35563, -87.07347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2023)
Projected traffic743 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 23 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 23 over I-65 carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 23 over I-65?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 23 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.