US Bridges

I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 8 MI N JCT SR 157 * I-65 · Structure no. 008169

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road 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 5 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 20,489 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,685 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesIndian Creek * Ser Road
Location8 MI N JCT SR 157 * I-65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30839, -86.90519
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,489 (2022)
Projected traffic28,685 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road 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 I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road carry?

About 20,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Indian Creek * Ser Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.