US Bridges

I-565 over Chapman Road

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015823

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-565 over Chapman Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 over Chapman Road 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 23,441 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,817 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-565
CrossesChapman Road
Location3 MI E JCT I565 * SR53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75515, -86.56901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,441 (2022)
Projected traffic32,817 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-565 over Chapman Road built?

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

What condition is I-565 over Chapman Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-565 over Chapman Road carry?

About 23,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-565 over Chapman Road?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-565 over Chapman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.