US Bridges

I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N E US 43 · Structure no. 011352

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,245
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 24,245 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,368 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesStream to Dead Lake
Location2.5 MI N E US 43
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.89572, -88.01404
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,245 (2022)
Projected traffic36,368 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake carry?

About 24,245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-65 over Stream to Dead Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.