I - 65 South over Shades Creek
Fair Condition54 years old60,340 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Location | I 65 * Shade Creek |
| Carries | I - 65 South |
| Crosses | Shades Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.44592, -86.81828 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 569.9 ft (173.7 m) |
| Max Span | 80.1 ft (24.4 m) |
| Deck Width | 73.5 ft (22.4 m) |
| Deck Area | 3890.9 sq m |
| Main Spans | 8 |
| Year Built | 1972 (reconstructed 1988) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 60,340 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 10% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 014425 |