US Bridges

CO RD 616 over I65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 5 MI S JCT US 278 * I65 · Structure no. 006816

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 616 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 616 over I65 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 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 616
CrossesI65
Location5 MI S JCT US 278 * I65
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.095, -86.86667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2022)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 616 over I65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 616 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 616 over I65 carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 616 over I65?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 616 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.