US Bridges

CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT US 278 * I65 · Structure no. 008570

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
Daily traffic
1,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1169 MP308.8
CrossesI65
Location1 MI N JCT US 278 * I65
RouteCounty Highway 1169
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18916, -86.87836
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2022)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1169 MP308.8 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 1169 MP308.8 over I65 carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1169 MP308.8 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.