US Bridges

CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT I65 * SR 91 · Structure no. 006477

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 504 MP 294.2
CrossesI65
Location2 MI N JCT I65 * SR 91
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98067, -86.86044
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65 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 CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65 carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 504 MP 294.2 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.