US Bridges

Rest Area Ramps over I-65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 1.4MI N JCT SR69 S * I65 · Structure no. 015061

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rest Area Ramps over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rest Area Ramps over I-65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRest Area Ramps
CrossesI-65
Location1.4MI N JCT SR69 S * I65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07501, -86.86677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic869 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rest Area Ramps over I-65 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rest Area Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rest Area Ramps over I-65 carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rest Area Ramps over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rest Area Ramps over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.