US Bridges

I - 65 North over Southern Rr.

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Between 41st Av and I-22 · Structure no. 019042

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
444 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Southern Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Southern Rr. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesSouthern Rr.
LocationBetween 41st Av and I-22
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57055, -86.81936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 North 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 March 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Southern Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.