US Bridges

I - 65 South over L * N RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT CO RD 87 · Structure no. 006489

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over L * N RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 South over L * N RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 28,730 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,399 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesL * N RR
Location3 MI N JCT CO RD 87
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21194, -86.79778
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,730 (2024)
Projected traffic36,399 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over L * N RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 South over L * N RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over L * N RR carry?

About 28,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over L * N RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over L * N RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.