US Bridges

I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I65 * Scl RR · Structure no. 011357

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
486 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 38,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,309 by 2044. The structure is 486 ft (148 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesPeavine Creek * Scl RR
LocationI65 * Scl RR
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2644, -86.7992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length486 ft (148 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,920 (2024)
Projected traffic49,309 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR carry?

About 38,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR?

The structure is 486 ft (148 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over Peavine Creek * Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.