US Bridges

SR 36 over I 65

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT SR 36 & I 65 · Structure no. 009711

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over I 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 36 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 11,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,260 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesI 65
LocationJCT SR 36 & I 65
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44911, -86.9009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,780 (2023)
Projected traffic14,260 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over I 65 built?

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

What condition is SR 36 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over I 65 carry?

About 11,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over I 65?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.