US Bridges

12th Court North over I - 65

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .05 Mi. N of Interchange · Structure no. 021150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Court North over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Court North over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Court North
CrossesI - 65
Location.05 Mi. N of Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52455, -86.8273
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Court North over I - 65 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Court North 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Court North over I - 65 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 12th Court North over I - 65?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Court North over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.