US Bridges

I - 65 North over Barber Blvd

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Morris Exit · Structure no. 013531

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Barber Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Barber Blvd in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 29,415 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,266 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesBarber Blvd
LocationMorris Exit
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71827, -86.82891
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,415 (2024)
Projected traffic37,266 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Barber Blvd built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I - 65 North over Barber Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over Barber Blvd carry?

About 29,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over Barber Blvd?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Barber Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.