US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi.N.Of Tyson Rd. · Structure no. 008588

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3 is a concrete tee beam carrying I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3 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 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 16,060 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,347 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesPintlala Crk.Relief No 3
Location2.9 Mi.N.Of Tyson Rd.
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22957, -86.38586
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 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 width33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3 built?

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

What condition is I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3 carry?

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

How long is I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Pintlala Crk.Relief No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.