US Bridges

Lacon Road over I 65

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008197

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacon Road over I 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lacon Road over I 65 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLacon Road
CrossesI 65
Location2 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33901, -86.89359
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2024)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacon Road over I 65 built?

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

What condition is Lacon Road over I 65 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 Lacon Road over I 65 carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lacon Road over I 65?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lacon Road over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.