I - 65 South over Shades Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Shade Creek · Structure no. 014425
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 570 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Shades Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Shades Creek 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 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I - 65 South over Shades 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Shades Creek carry?
About 60,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Shades Creek?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.