US Bridges

R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015932

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,002
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave 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 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 20,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,003 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR1 (565E-US231S)
CrossesPulaski Pike; Holmes Ave
Location1.6 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73, -86.60333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,002 (2022)
Projected traffic28,003 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave built?

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

What condition is R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave carry?

About 20,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R1 (565E-US231S) over Pulaski Pike; Holmes Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.