US Bridges

I 65 over SR 3

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008191

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over SR 3 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 65 over SR 3 in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 15,465 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,593 by 2033. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesSR 3
LocationJCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.31694, -86.90038
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,465 (2024)
Projected traffic19,593 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over SR 3 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over SR 3 carry?

About 15,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over SR 3?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.