I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12
FairElmore County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S of CO RD No 2 · Structure no. 010679
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 868 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,045
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12 in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 35,045 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,399 by 2033. The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12 carry?
About 35,045 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12?
The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns I65 Sbl over Al River Relief No 12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.