US Bridges

I65 over Bavers Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 6 MI S JCT US 278 · Structure no. 006815

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Bavers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I65 over Bavers Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50,407 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,570 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesBavers Creek
Location6 MI S JCT US 278
RouteInterstate 65
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08833, -86.86667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,407 (2022)
Projected traffic70,570 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Bavers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Bavers Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Bavers Creek carry?

About 50,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Bavers Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I65 over Bavers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.