US Bridges

CO RD 1282 over I-65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1282 Ovp MP 316.164 · Structure no. 008167

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1282 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 1282 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 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 1282
CrossesI-65
LocationCR 1282 Ovp MP 316.164
RouteCounty Highway 1282
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28913, -86.90978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2022)
Projected traffic711 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1282 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 1282 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 1282 over I-65 carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1282 over I-65?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1282 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.