US Bridges

Green Springs Ave over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Green Springsave · Structure no. 010186

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Springs Ave over I - 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Green Springs Ave over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesGreen Springs Ave
CrossesI - 65
LocationI65 * Green Springsave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4834, -86.8267
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Springs Ave over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Springs Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Green Springs Ave over I - 65 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Springs Ave over I - 65?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Green Springs Ave over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.