US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Al 14

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · I65 and Al 14 Interchange · Structure no. 010683

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Al 14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over Al 14 in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 19,520 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,730 by 2033. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesAl 14
LocationI65 and Al 14 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48789, -86.409
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,520 (2013)
Projected traffic24,730 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Al 14 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I65 Sbl over Al 14 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 I65 Sbl over Al 14 carry?

About 19,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Al 14?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Al 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.