US Bridges

Greenbrier Road over I 565

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 014150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbrier Road over I 565 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenbrier Road over I 565 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGreenbrier Road
CrossesI 565
Location4 MI E JCT I 65 & I 565
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64068, -86.84385
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2024)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbrier Road over I 565 built?

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

What condition is Greenbrier Road over I 565 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbrier Road over I 565 carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenbrier Road over I 565?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbrier Road over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.