US Bridges

Parker Road over I 65

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 36 · Structure no. 009538

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over I 65 is a concrete tee beam carrying Parker Road 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2034. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road
CrossesI 65
Location1 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43083, -86.89924
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Road over I 65 built?

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

What condition is Parker 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 Parker Road over I 65 carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Road over I 65?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Road over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.