US Bridges

I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Rocky Ridge Road · Structure no. 011763

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 59,055 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,818 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesRocky Ridge Road
LocationI 65 * Rocky Ridge Road
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40125, -86.78798
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,055 (2024)
Projected traffic74,818 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road 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 I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road carry?

About 59,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over Rocky Ridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.