US Bridges

Bibb Garrett RD over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 014456

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb Garrett RD over I 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bibb Garrett RD over I 65 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBibb Garrett RD
CrossesI 65
Location1 MI N JCT I 65 & I 565
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64258, -86.90531
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb Garrett RD over I 65 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb 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 Bibb Garrett RD over I 65 carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bibb Garrett RD over I 65?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bibb Garrett RD over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.