US Bridges

I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I65 @ US 98 · Structure no. 013798

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
89,489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 89,489 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,234 by 2043. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 149 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesMiss Exp RR * US 98
LocationI65 @ US 98
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.7062, -88.1225
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,489 (2023)
Projected traffic134,234 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98 carry?

About 89,489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Miss Exp RR * US 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.