US Bridges

I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Village Creek · Structure no. 014408

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
104,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 104,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,001 by 2043. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.9 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesTci RR * Village Creek
LocationI65 * Village Creek
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53596, -86.82372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,105 ft (336.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,190 (2023)
Projected traffic132,001 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$43.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek carry?

About 104,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Tci RR * Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.