US Bridges

I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W JCT SR255 * I565 · Structure no. 015051

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 52,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,975 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-565 E.B.
CrossesNorthfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.3 MI W JCT SR255 * I565
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70303, -86.68419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,839 (2021)
Projected traffic73,975 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 52,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-565 E.B. over Northfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.