US 72; Al 2 over I565
Madison County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 72; Al 2 over I565 in Madison County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,446 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 422 of the 712 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated fair (59.3%); 9 (1.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated good in the 2024 inventory and is now fair (substructure 7 to 6).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 452 ft |
| Location | U.S. 72 and I565 |
| NBI structure number | 017450 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US231; US431; SR1 over Norfolk Southern | 1991 | 127,353 | Good |
| I565 * Ramps over Mcdonald Creek | 1991 | 125,237 | Fair |
| I565 * Ramps over Creek | 1991 | 123,575 | Fair |
| I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets | 1991 | 98,210 | Fair |
| I-565; Alt US 72 over N/S R.R / City Streets | 1991 | 91,064 | Fair |
| US 231 over Governors Dr * Branch | 1978 | 83,768 | Fair |
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