US Bridges

I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · JCT I65 * SR 91 · Structure no. 006475

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22,396 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,354 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesI65 M.P.291.8
CrossesSR 91
LocationJCT I65 * SR 91
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94799, -86.87031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,396 (2022)
Projected traffic31,354 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91 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 2024.

How much traffic does I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91 carry?

About 22,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I65 M.P.291.8 over SR 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.