US Bridges

SR 3 over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT SR 3 & SR 2 · Structure no. 015800

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over I 65 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,135 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2033. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesI 65
Location3 MI N JCT SR 3 & SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82788, -86.93929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over I 65 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.