US Bridges

I-65 NB over CO RD 20

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT US 84 · Structure no. 006802

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over CO RD 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 NB over CO RD 20 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,772 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,658 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesCO RD 20
Location2 MI N JCT US 84
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44071, -86.98096
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,772 (2021)
Projected traffic20,658 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over CO RD 20 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over CO RD 20 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 CO RD 20 carry?

About 13,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over CO RD 20?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over CO RD 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.