US Bridges

I65 over Hogpen Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I65 * Hogpen Ck · Structure no. 012117

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Hogpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I65 over Hogpen Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 77,840 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,618 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesHogpen Creek
LocationI65 * Hogpen Ck
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27765, -86.79993
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,840 (2024)
Projected traffic98,618 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Hogpen Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 77,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I65 over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.