US Bridges

E. Pike RD over I 65

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 4 MI JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 009532

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Pike RD over I 65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Pike RD over I 65 in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE. Pike RD
CrossesI 65
Location4 MI JCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36824, -86.8919
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2024)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Pike RD over I 65 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Pike RD 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 E. Pike RD over I 65 carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Pike RD over I 65?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E. Pike RD over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.