US Bridges

I-65 over Murder Creek

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Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT US 84 · Structure no. 018746

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Murder Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,591 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,386 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesMurder Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT US 84
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42313, -87.00204
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,591 (2022)
Projected traffic41,386 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Murder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Murder Creek carry?

About 27,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.