US Bridges

Mooresville Road over I 565

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 1.3 M E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 015678

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooresville Road over I 565 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mooresville Road over I 565 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2031. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMooresville Road
CrossesI 565
Location1.3 M E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63125, -86.87994
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2024)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mooresville Road over I 565 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mooresville Road over I 565 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 Mooresville Road over I 565 carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mooresville Road over I 565?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mooresville Road over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.