US Bridges

Beasley RD over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Beasley RD · Structure no. 013529

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley RD over I - 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beasley RD over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBeasley RD
CrossesI - 65
LocationI65 * Beasley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68484, -86.82879
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley RD over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beasley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beasley RD over I - 65 carry?

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

How long is Beasley RD over I - 65?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley RD over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.