I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Locust Fk · Structure no. 013534
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 757 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River 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 25,220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,952 by 2042. The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River carry?
About 25,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River?
The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Locust Fk Warrior River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.