US Bridges

SR 3 over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT SR 3 & SR 2 · Structure no. 008237

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over I 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 3 over I 65 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,135 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesI 65
Location3 MI N JCT SR 3 & SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82767, -86.93947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,135 (2023)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over I 65 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over I 65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over I 65 carry?

About 3,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over I 65?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.