US Bridges

I - 65 South over CO RD 17

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I 65 * Valleydale RD · Structure no. 012326

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over CO RD 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over CO RD 17 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 47,910 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,698 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesCO RD 17
LocationI 65 * Valleydale RD
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35333, -86.77944
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,910 (2023)
Projected traffic60,698 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over CO RD 17 built?

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

What condition is I - 65 South over CO RD 17 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over CO RD 17 carry?

About 47,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over CO RD 17?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over CO RD 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.