US Bridges

Sparkman Drive over I-565

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E JCT SR255 * I565 · Structure no. 015319

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
23,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparkman Drive over I-565 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparkman Drive 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 23,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,593 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSparkman Drive
CrossesI-565
Location1.6 MI E JCT SR255 * I565
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71462, -86.64363
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 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 width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,995 (2022)
Projected traffic33,593 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparkman Drive over I-565 built?

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

What condition is Sparkman Drive 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 Sparkman Drive over I-565 carry?

About 23,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sparkman Drive 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 116 ft wide.

Who owns Sparkman Drive over I-565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.