US Bridges

Landfill Road over I - 65

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Between Corr X * US 31 in · Structure no. 019046

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landfill Road over I - 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Landfill Road over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 542 ft (165.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLandfill Road
CrossesI - 65
LocationBetween Corr X * US 31 in
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57826, -86.81239
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length542 ft (165.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Landfill Road over I - 65 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landfill Road over I - 65 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 Landfill Road over I - 65 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Landfill Road over I - 65?

The structure is 542 ft (165.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Landfill Road over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.