US Bridges

I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S SR 41 · Structure no. 006828

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 12,854 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,281 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesCSX RR * Woods RD
Location1.9 MI S SR 41
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25804, -87.22923
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,854 (2023)
Projected traffic19,281 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD 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 I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD carry?

About 12,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over CSX RR * Woods RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.