US Bridges

I 565 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 4.8 M E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over Beaver Dam 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 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 565
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location4.8 M E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64947, -86.82286
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2025)
Projected traffic640 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is I 565 over Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.