US Bridges

Ramp C over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Fultondale Interchange · Structure no. 011350

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 7,575 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,597 by 2044. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C
CrossesI - 65
LocationFultondale Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5852, -86.8074
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2024)
Projected traffic9,597 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C 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 Ramp C over I - 65 carry?

About 7,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C over I - 65?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.