US Bridges

I 65 over SR 67

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT I 65 & SR 67 · Structure no. 009922

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over SR 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over SR 67 in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 17,790 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,538 by 2033. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 65
CrossesSR 67
LocationJCT I 65 & SR 67
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53283, -86.90563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,790 (2024)
Projected traffic22,538 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over SR 67 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over SR 67 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 SR 67 carry?

About 17,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over SR 67?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over SR 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.