I - 65 South over Cahaba River
FairShelby County, Alabama · I 65 * Cahaba River · Structure no. 011933
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 703 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Cahaba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Cahaba River in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 56,815 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,980 by 2044. The structure is 703 ft (214.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 South over Cahaba River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 65 South over Cahaba River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Cahaba River carry?
About 56,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Cahaba River?
The structure is 703 ft (214.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Cahaba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.