US Bridges

I 565 over Piney Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 015046

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
369 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
26,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over Piney Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,183 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 565
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63169, -86.88714
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,590 (2023)
Projected traffic35,183 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 565 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?

About 26,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.