US Bridges

I-65 over Sepulga River Rel

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Conecuh County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021556

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
30,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Sepulga River Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Sepulga River Rel in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,356 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,827 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesSepulga River Rel
Location_
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55326, -86.87307
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,356 (2022)
Projected traffic54,827 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Sepulga River Rel built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Sepulga River Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Sepulga River Rel carry?

About 30,356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Sepulga River Rel?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Sepulga River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.