Alford Ave over I - 65
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Alford Ave · Structure no. 010686
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alford Ave over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alford Ave over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alford Ave over I - 65 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alford 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 Alford Ave over I - 65 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alford Ave over I - 65?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Alford Ave over I - 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.