US Bridges

Clayton ST over I65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.S.Of Bell ST · Structure no. 010878

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,299
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton ST over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clayton ST over I65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,781 by 2028. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton ST
CrossesI65
Location0.3 Mi.S.Of Bell ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37333, -86.32
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,299 (2003)
Projected traffic15,781 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clayton ST over I65 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton ST over I65 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 Clayton ST over I65 carry?

About 8,299 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clayton ST over I65?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton ST over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.