US Bridges

CO RD 1223 over I-65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1223 Ovp MP313.1 · Structure no. 008166

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1223 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 1223 over I-65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1223
CrossesI-65
LocationCR 1223 Ovp MP313.1
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24964, -86.88883
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1223 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1223 over I-65 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 1223 over I-65 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1223 over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1223 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.