US Bridges

Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I - 65 & Old Rocky Ridge · Structure no. 011932

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rocky Ridge
CrossesI - 65
LocationI - 65 & Old Rocky Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38622, -86.7838
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rocky Ridge 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 Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rocky Ridge over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.