US Bridges

Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 4 MI S JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 010688

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hsv Brown Ferry 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 5 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2034. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHsv Brown Ferry RD
CrossesI 65
Location4 MI S JCT SR 2 & I 65
RouteState Highway 304
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73, -86.935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2024)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65 built?

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

What condition is Hsv Brown Ferry 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 Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65 carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv Brown Ferry RD over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.