US Bridges

I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi.N.Of Al.River · Structure no. 010706

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
3,128 ft
92 main spans
Daily traffic
40,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40,620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,462 by 2033. The structure is 3,128 ft (953.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesAl.River RLF.8 * Al 143
Location3.5 Mi.N.Of Al.River
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41802, -86.35685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans92
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,128 ft (953.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,620 (2013)
Projected traffic51,462 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143 carry?

About 40,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143?

The structure is 3,128 ft (953.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Al.River RLF.8 * Al 143?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.