US Bridges

I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Forrest Brook DR · Structure no. 014424

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive 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 60,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,446 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesForrest Brook Drive
LocationI 65 * Forrest Brook DR
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43899, -86.8231
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,340 (2024)
Projected traffic76,446 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive built?

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

What condition is I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive carry?

About 60,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Forrest Brook Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.