US Bridges

C0 RD 40 over I 65

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 5 MI S Conecuh CO Line · Structure no. 006826

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 RD 40 over I 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C0 RD 40 over I 65 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 RD 40
CrossesI 65
Location5 MI S Conecuh CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21892, -87.29381
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2023)
Projected traffic635 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 RD 40 over I 65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 RD 40 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does C0 RD 40 over I 65 carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is C0 RD 40 over I 65?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C0 RD 40 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.