Thompson Road over I 65
FairMorgan County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 36 · Structure no. 012688
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 267 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Road over I 65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Road over I 65 in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2036. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Road over I 65 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Thompson 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 Thompson Road over I 65 carry?
About 1,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Road over I 65?
The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Road over I 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.