US Bridges

I65 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi.S.Of US 31 · Structure no. 008592

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Stream 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 32,120 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,694 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesStream
Location1.1 Mi.S.Of US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25333, -86.365
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,120 (2013)
Projected traffic40,694 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I65 over Stream 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 over Stream carry?

About 32,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I65 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.