US Bridges

I 65 over Flint Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008193

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,465
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Flint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 65 over Flint Creek 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 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 15,465 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,593 by 2033. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesFlint Creek
Location1 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32821, -86.90019
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,465 (2025)
Projected traffic19,593 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is I 65 over Flint Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 65 over Flint Creek carry?

About 15,465 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.