US Bridges

I 65 over CSX Railroad

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 5 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 53 · Structure no. 016787

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over CSX Railroad in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,890 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 65
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location5 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 53
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90635, -86.90703
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,890 (2024)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.