I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek
FairEscambia County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 006820
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,286
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,286 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,429 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-65 SB over Wet Weather 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 SB over Wet Weather Creek carry?
About 12,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Wet Weather Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.