US Bridges

I65 over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.N.Of US 31 · Structure no. 009001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,713 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.3 Mi.N.Of US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27014, -86.35264
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2013)
Projected traffic62,713 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Caney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over Caney Creek carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I65 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.