US Bridges

R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike

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Madison County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015933

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

About this bridge

R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike 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 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR2 (US231S-I565W)
CrossesPulaski Pike
Location1.7 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73098, -86.6005
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,002 (2022)
Projected traffic28,003 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike built?

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

What condition is R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike 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 R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike carry?

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

How long is R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns R2 (US231S-I565W) over Pulaski Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.