US Bridges

Clay St. over I65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.S.Of Bell ST · Structure no. 010879

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,781
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay St. over I65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay 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 8,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,849 by 2028. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClay St.
CrossesI65
Location0.1 Mi.S.Of Bell ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37647, -86.32233
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
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,781 (2003)
Projected traffic16,849 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay St. over I65 built?

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

What condition is Clay 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 Clay St. over I65 carry?

About 8,781 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay St. over I65?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Clay St. over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.