US Bridges

I 65 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008194

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,465
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over CSX Railroad 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 240 ft (73.2 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
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33032, -86.89973
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I 65 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is I 65 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.