US Bridges

I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N JCT SR255 * I565 · Structure no. 015317

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125,237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek 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 125,237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,332 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 700 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI565 * Ramps
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT SR255 * I565
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71506, -86.64447
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width700 ft (213.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,237 (2023)
Projected traffic175,332 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-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$13.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek built?

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

What condition is I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 125,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 700 ft wide.

Who owns I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.