US Bridges

R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015951

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
618 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST 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 6,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2042. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesR10E(I565-WASHST)
CrossesChurch ST
Location2.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73667, -86.59333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,252 (2022)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST built?

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

What condition is R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST carry?

About 6,252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns R10E(I565-WASHST) over Church ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.