US Bridges

I-65 NB over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI N Baldwin CO Line · Structure no. 008173

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Fletcher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Fletcher 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 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 13,369 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,054 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location1 MI N Baldwin CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04611, -87.59886
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,369 (2023)
Projected traffic20,054 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Fletcher Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Fletcher 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 NB over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 13,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.