US Bridges

I 565 over Withers Spring Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 014447

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,280
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 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 53,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,498 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 565
CrossesWithers Spring Branch
Location6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6579, -86.7971
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic53,280 (2024)
Projected traffic70,498 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (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 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 December 2024.

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

About 53,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Withers Spring Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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.