US Bridges

I-65 over Old Shell RD

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S US 98 · Structure no. 013810

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Old Shell RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 over Old Shell RD in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 97,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,909 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesOld Shell RD
Location0.5 MI S US 98
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69841, -88.12423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,939 (2022)
Projected traffic146,909 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Old Shell RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-65 over Old Shell RD 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 Old Shell RD carry?

About 97,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Old Shell RD?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Old Shell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.