US Bridges

I 65 over Black Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .3 Mi. No.Walkers Chapel · Structure no. 013177

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Black Ck is a concrete culvert carrying I 65 over Black Ck 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 66,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,567 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 65
CrossesBlack Ck
Location.3 Mi. No.Walkers Chapel
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6158, -86.81307
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,750 (2024)
Projected traffic84,567 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Black Ck built?

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

What condition is I 65 over Black Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over Black Ck carry?

About 66,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Black Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 65 over Black Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.