US Bridges

SR 41 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Escambia CO Line · Structure no. 006618

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 41 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,327 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesI-65
Location1.6 MI N Escambia CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27594, -87.20496
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2023)
Projected traffic3,327 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is SR 41 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 SR 41 over I-65 carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.