I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets
FairMadison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015820
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 12,944 ft
- 47 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,064
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets 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 5 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 91,064 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,490 by 2042. The structure is 12,944 ft (3,945.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets carry?
About 91,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets?
The structure is 12,944 ft (3,945.3 m) long with a longest span of 296 ft (90.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.