US Bridges

CO RD 45 over I-65

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 4.4 MI N SR 21 · Structure no. 006480

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 45 over I-65 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 45
CrossesI-65
Location4.4 MI N SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14348, -87.4099
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2021)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 45 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 45 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 45 over I-65 carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 45 over I-65?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 45 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.