US Bridges

I-65 over Sepulga River

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Conecuh County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021558

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

About this bridge

I-65 over Sepulga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Sepulga River 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 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 30,356 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,827 by 2024. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesSepulga River
Location_
RouteInterstate 65
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55779, -86.86788
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,356 (2022)
Projected traffic54,827 by 2024
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Sepulga River built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Sepulga River 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is I-65 over Sepulga River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Sepulga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.