US Bridges

I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 2.7 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014111

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief 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 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 565
CrossesLimestone Creek Relief
Location2.7 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63342, -86.86308
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2023)
Projected traffic717 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over Limestone Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.