US Bridges

Garrett RD over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 010687

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over I 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett RD over I 65 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2034. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesI 65
Location2 MI N JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65742, -86.91294
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2024)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett RD over I 65 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Garrett RD over I 65 carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garrett RD over I 65?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.