US Bridges

I 65 over I 565

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 010190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over I 565 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over I 565 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 17,375 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,013 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI 65
CrossesI 565
LocationJCT I 65 & I 565
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62747, -86.90106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,375 (2024)
Projected traffic22,013 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over I 565 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over I 565 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over I 565 carry?

About 17,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over I 565?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.