US Bridges

I 65 over Pattons Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .1 Mi. No. Hoover Inter · Structure no. 014419

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Pattons Ck is a concrete culvert carrying I 65 over Pattons Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 117,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,383 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesPattons Ck
Location.1 Mi. No. Hoover Inter
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41282, -86.80761
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,910 (2023)
Projected traffic149,383 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Pattons Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 65 over Pattons Ck 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 Pattons Ck carry?

About 117,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Pattons Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 65 over Pattons Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.