US Bridges

I-65 over Pond Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 3.4 MI N JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 006479

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,692
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Pond Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 23,692 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,538 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesPond Creek
Location3.4 MI N JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13587, -87.4247
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,692 (2025)
Projected traffic35,538 by 2045
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Pond Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-65 over Pond Creek carry?

About 23,692 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-65 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.