US Bridges

14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015768

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R. 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 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 2,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries14th St.
CrossesI-565/ Nfs R.R.
Location0.5 MI E JCT I565 * SR53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7216, -86.62003
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,971 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R. built?

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

What condition is 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R. carry?

About 2,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R.?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 14th St. over I-565/ Nfs R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.