US Bridges

CO Rd. over I65

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 4.5 Mi.N.Of Butler Co. · Structure no. 008989

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rd. over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rd. over I65 in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2029. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rd.
CrossesI65
Location4.5 Mi.N.Of Butler Co.
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02564, -86.51241
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2009)
Projected traffic654 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rd. over I65 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rd. over I65 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rd. over I65 carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rd. over I65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rd. over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.