US Bridges

I-65 South over Southern Rr.

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Between 41st Av and Corrx · Structure no. 019041

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
447 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 South over Southern Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 South over Southern Rr. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 South
CrossesSouthern Rr.
LocationBetween 41st Av and Corrx
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57055, -86.81958
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 South over Southern Rr. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 South over Southern Rr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 South over Southern Rr. carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I-65 South over Southern Rr.?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 South over Southern Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.