US Bridges

I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Baldwin CO Line · Structure no. 008171

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 26,382 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,573 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.2 MI N Baldwin CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04156, -87.61239
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,382 (2021)
Projected traffic39,573 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$928,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Hurricane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 26,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-65 NB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.