US Bridges

I - 65 over Oxmoor Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Oxmoor Road · Structure no. 014398

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Oxmoor Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Oxmoor Road in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 126,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,621 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 123 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesOxmoor Road
LocationI65 * Oxmoor Road
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46358, -86.82402
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,780 (2023)
Projected traffic160,621 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Oxmoor Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I - 65 over Oxmoor Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Oxmoor Road carry?

About 126,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Oxmoor Road?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Oxmoor Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.