US Bridges

R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Ramp 8 Bus Depot · Structure no. 015941

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,125 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk 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 10,716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2042. The structure is 2,125 ft (647.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR8 (I565W-US231N)
CrossesCity Streets ;crk
LocationRamp 8 Bus Depot
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73586, -86.59713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,125 ft (647.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,716 (2022)
Projected traffic15,003 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk built?

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

What condition is R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk carry?

About 10,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk?

The structure is 2,125 ft (647.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R8 (I565W-US231N) over City Streets ;crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.