US Bridges

I 565 over I 565

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65 · Structure no. 015679

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,328
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 565 over I 565 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 565 over I 565 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 5 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,049 by 2033. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 565
CrossesI 565
Location6.4 M E JCT I 565 & I 65
RouteInterstate 565
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6581, -86.7966
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2024)
Projected traffic7,049 by 2033
Trucks10%
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$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 565 over I 565 built?

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

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

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 565 over I 565?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 565 over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.