I 65 over Cedar Creek
FairMorgan County, Alabama · 3 MI S JCT SR 36 & I 65 · Structure no. 009536
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 65 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 65 over Cedar Creek 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 16,610 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,043 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 65 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 65 over Cedar 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 65 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 16,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 65 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 65 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.