US Bridges

I - 65 South over Sou RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I 65 * Sou RR · Structure no. 006834

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over Sou RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 South over Sou RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20,220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,617 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 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
CrossesSou RR
LocationI 65 * Sou RR
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1074, -86.7399
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 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 traffic20,220 (2023)
Projected traffic25,617 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 Sou RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 South over Sou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over Sou RR carry?

About 20,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over Sou RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.