US Bridges

I-65 over Hog Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 008184

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,996
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Hog Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Hog Branch 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 23,996 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,994 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesHog Branch
Location1.1 MI S JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.106, -87.492
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,996 (2021)
Projected traffic35,994 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Hog Branch built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Hog Branch 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 over Hog Branch carry?

About 23,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-65 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.