US Bridges

I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Fultondale · Structure no. 019044

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
579 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
91,383
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 91,383 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,036 by 2044. The structure is 579 ft (176.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
Crosses5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD
LocationFultondale
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59044, -86.80549
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length579 ft (176.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,383 (2024)
Projected traffic42,036 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD built?

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

What condition is I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD carry?

About 91,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD?

The structure is 579 ft (176.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over 5 Mile Ck * Ellerd RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.