US Bridges

Walker Chapel RD over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Walker Chapel RD · Structure no. 013176

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Chapel RD over I - 65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Chapel RD over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalker Chapel RD
CrossesI - 65
LocationI65 * Walker Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60818, -86.80912
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Chapel RD over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Chapel RD 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 Walker Chapel RD over I - 65 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walker Chapel RD over I - 65?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Chapel RD over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.