US Bridges

CO RD 140 over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Warrior Jasper RD · Structure no. 006481

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 140 over I - 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 140 over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 140
CrossesI - 65
LocationWarrior Jasper RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81124, -86.82556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 140 over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 140 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 140 over I - 65 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 140 over I - 65?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 140 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.