US Bridges

I-65 Off Ramp over US 43

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Satsuma/Creola City Limit · Structure no. 010199

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Off Ramp over US 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Off Ramp over US 43 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,819 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Off Ramp
CrossesUS 43
LocationSatsuma/Creola City Limit
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.87549, -88.04485
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2022)
Projected traffic5,819 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 Off Ramp over US 43 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 Off Ramp over US 43 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 Off Ramp over US 43 carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Off Ramp over US 43?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Off Ramp over US 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.