I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets
FairMadison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015821
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 12,839 ft
- 48 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,210
- 2020 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 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 98,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,494 by 2040. The structure is 12,839 ft (3,913.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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 98,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets?
The structure is 12,839 ft (3,913.3 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 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.