US Bridges

Pine Trail over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6.4 MI N SR 83 · Structure no. 006806

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Trail over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pine Trail over I-65 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 6 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Trail
CrossesI-65
Location6.4 MI N SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53056, -86.89934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2023)
Projected traffic252 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Pine Trail over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Pine Trail 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 Pine Trail over I-65 carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Trail over I-65?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Trail over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.