I - 65 over Bishop Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · .1 Mi. So Al 119 · Structure no. 012323
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I - 65 over Bishop Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 83,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,915 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 over Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 65 over Bishop 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 over Bishop Creek carry?
About 83,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 over Bishop Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns I - 65 over Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.