US Bridges

I-65 over Eightmile Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.74 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 015505

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
69,472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Eightmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 over Eightmile Creek 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 69,472 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,208 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 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
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location2.74 MI N US 45
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.77199, -88.09537
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width131 ft (40 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,472 (2022)
Projected traffic104,208 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Eightmile Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Eightmile Creek 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 Eightmile Creek carry?

About 69,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.