I 565 over Limestone Slough
FairLimestone County, Alabama · 2.9 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014149
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 565 over Limestone Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over Limestone Slough 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 25,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,104 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 565 over Limestone Slough built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 565 over Limestone Slough 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 Slough carry?
About 25,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 565 over Limestone Slough?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 565 over Limestone Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.