US Bridges

R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.86 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015937

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR5(US231S-RAMP6E)
CrossesNone
Location1.86 MI E JCT I565 * SR53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73333, -86.59833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2022)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$914,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None built?

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

What condition is R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns R5(US231S-RAMP6E) over None?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.