US Bridges

I 565 over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 015669

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over I 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over I 65 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 12,239 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,036 by 2033. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 565
CrossesI 65
LocationJCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62981, -86.90189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,239 (2023)
Projected traffic7,036 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over I 65 built?

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

What condition is I 565 over I 65 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 I 65 carry?

About 12,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over I 65?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.