US Bridges

Co. Rd. 85 over I65

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S of US 31 · Structure no. 010676

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 85 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 85 over I65 in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 85
CrossesI65
Location0.6 MI S of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54251, -86.45131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 85 over I65 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 85 over I65 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 85 over I65 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 85 over I65?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 85 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.