US Bridges

I 65 over Stream

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 3 M N JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 010193

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 65 over Stream in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25,660 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,509 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesI 65
CrossesStream
Location3 M N JCT I 65 & I 565
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67189, -86.91973
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,660 (2024)
Projected traffic32,509 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over Stream carry?

About 25,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 65 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.