I 565 over Limestone Creek
FairLimestone County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014110
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 553 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,791
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 565 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over Limestone Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2028. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 565 over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 565 over Limestone 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 2025.
How much traffic does I 565 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 2,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 565 over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 565 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.