US Bridges

I-565 over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 5.5 MI E County Line Road · Structure no. 014455

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
39,205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-565 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 over Indian 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 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 39,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,887 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-565
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.5 MI E County Line Road
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69647, -86.69986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,205 (2022)
Projected traffic54,887 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-565 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is I-565 over Indian Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-565 over Indian Creek carry?

About 39,205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-565 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-565 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.