US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Stream

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi.N.Of Al 97 · Structure no. 008575

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 Sbl over Stream in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,090 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,851 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesStream
Location1.8 Mi.N.Of Al 97
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13239, -86.44658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,090 (2013)
Projected traffic17,851 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$689,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Stream carry?

About 14,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I65 Sbl over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.