US Bridges

I65 over Cloverland Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.N.Of S.Bypass · Structure no. 009278

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Cloverland Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Cloverland Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 67,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,454 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesCloverland Ditch
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of S.Bypass
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33, -86.33333
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,450 (2013)
Projected traffic85,454 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Cloverland Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Cloverland Ditch 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 Cloverland Ditch carry?

About 67,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Cloverland Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I65 over Cloverland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.