US Bridges

I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Fultondale · Structure no. 019045

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
579 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD 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 579 ft (176.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
Crosses5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD
LocationFultondale
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5904, -86.8054
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 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 width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$13.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD?

The structure is 579 ft (176.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over 5 Mile Ck * Ellard RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.