US Bridges

County Line Road over I 565

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.6 MI E JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 015685

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over I 565 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line Road 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 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 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2028. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesI 565
Location6.6 MI E JCT I 65 & I 565
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66153, -86.78686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,113 (2024)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over I 565 built?

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

What condition is County Line 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Road over I 565 carry?

About 3,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over I 565?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.