US Bridges

I - 65 over Al - 119

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · I 65 * Al 119 · Structure no. 012324

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Al - 119 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Al - 119 in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,957 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 149 ft wide.

CarriesI - 65
CrossesAl - 119
LocationI 65 * Al 119
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33672, -86.7799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,800 (2024)
Projected traffic52,957 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Al - 119 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I - 65 over Al - 119 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Al - 119 carry?

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

How long is I - 65 over Al - 119?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Al - 119?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.