US Bridges

I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 2.7 MI S JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 008183

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 12,285 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,428 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 NB
CrossesSizemore Creek
Location2.7 MI S JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09681, -87.51564
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,285 (2023)
Projected traffic18,428 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 12,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Sizemore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.