US Bridges

I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Oak Mt RD * I 65 · Structure no. 012121

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,957 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesOak Mountian Road
LocationOak Mt RD * I 65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31875, -86.78682
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,800 (2024)
Projected traffic52,957 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road carry?

About 41,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Oak Mountian Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.