US Bridges

I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 015504

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
359 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 39,448 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,171 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesTurner RD * Whistler Ave
Location0.9 MI N US 45
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.75043, -88.09709
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,448 (2022)
Projected traffic59,171 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave 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 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave carry?

About 39,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Turner RD * Whistler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.