US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi.N.Of Tyson Rd. · Structure no. 008586

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,060 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,347 by 2033. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesPintlala Creek
Location2.6 Mi.N.Of Tyson Rd.
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22632, -86.38953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,060 (2013)
Projected traffic20,347 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek built?

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

What condition is I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek carry?

About 16,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.