US Bridges

CO RD 1 over I-65

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 5.7 MI N Baldwin CO Line · Structure no. 008179

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 1 over I-65 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 4,379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,569 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1
CrossesI-65
Location5.7 MI N Baldwin CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08419, -87.53508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,379 (2021)
Projected traffic6,569 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 1 over I-65 carry?

About 4,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1 over I-65?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.