US Bridges

I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Gardendale Exit · Structure no. 012924

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30,755 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,964 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesFieldstown Road
LocationGardendale Exit
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65, -86.8293
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,755 (2024)
Projected traffic38,964 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 North over Fieldstown 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road carry?

About 30,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Fieldstown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.