US Bridges

I 565 over Withers Spring Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014446

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over Withers Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I 565 over Withers Spring Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 565
CrossesWithers Spring Branch
Location6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6588, -86.7972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$525,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over Withers Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 565 over Withers Spring Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 565 over Withers Spring Branch carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Withers Spring Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 565 over Withers Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.