US Bridges

I 565 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014141

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
572 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
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 1987, so it is 38 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2028. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 565
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location2.5 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63258, -86.8675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic616 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.