US Bridges

I - 65 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I65 * Scl RR · Structure no. 011358

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 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Peavine Ck * 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 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 38,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,309 by 2044. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesPeavine Ck * Scl RR
LocationI65 * Scl RR
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26402, -86.79894
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length486 ft (148.1 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 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR built?

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

What condition is I - 65 North over Peavine Ck * 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 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR carry?

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

How long is I - 65 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Peavine Ck * Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.