US Bridges

R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015952

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
491 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street 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 5,339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,475 by 2042. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR11W(WASHST-I565)
CrossesChurch Street
Location2.3 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73833, -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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,339 (2022)
Projected traffic7,475 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street built?

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

What condition is R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street 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 R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street carry?

About 5,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns R11W(WASHST-I565) over Church Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.