US Bridges

Madison Pike over I-565

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E JCT SR 255 · Structure no. 015316

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Pike over I-565 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Pike over I-565 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,826 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,956 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadison Pike
CrossesI-565
Location1.4 MI E JCT SR 255
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71358, -86.64761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,826 (2022)
Projected traffic17,956 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Pike over I-565 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Pike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Pike over I-565 carry?

About 12,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Pike over I-565?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Pike over I-565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.