US Bridges

I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 014780

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur in Madison 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 45,532 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,745 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-565
CrossesAbandoned RR Spur
Location0.8MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72356, -86.61391
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,532 (2022)
Projected traffic63,745 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur built?

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

What condition is I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur carry?

About 45,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-565 over Abandoned RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.