US Bridges

Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.3 MI S of Al 14 · Structure no. 010681

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2029. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCobbs Ford RD Wbl
CrossesI65
Location2.3 MI S of Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46, -86.39
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cobbs Ford RD Wbl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cobbs Ford RD Wbl over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.