I-565 over Bradford Creek
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E County Line Road · Structure no. 014450
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,092
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-565 over Bradford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 over Bradford Creek in Madison 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,130 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-565 over Bradford Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-565 over Bradford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-565 over Bradford Creek carry?
About 65,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-565 over Bradford Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-565 over Bradford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.