US Bridges

SR 83 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · JCT I-65 * SR 83 · Structure no. 007105

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 83 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 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 9,521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,282 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesI-65
LocationJCT I-65 * SR 83
RouteState Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45724, -86.96509
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,521 (2021)
Projected traffic14,282 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is SR 83 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 83 over I-65 carry?

About 9,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.