US Bridges

Mt Olive RD over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Mt Olive RD * I65 · Structure no. 013180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive RD over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Olive 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMt Olive RD
CrossesI - 65
LocationMt Olive RD * I65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67212, -86.83013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive RD over I - 65 built?

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

What condition is Mt Olive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Olive RD over I - 65 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive RD over I - 65?

The structure is 365 ft (111.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Olive RD over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.