US Bridges

Co. Rd. 177 over I-85

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Chambers / Lee CO Line · Structure no. 007256

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 177 over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 177 over I-85 in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 177
CrossesI-85
LocationChambers / Lee CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73144, -85.29335
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 177 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 177 over I-85 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 177 over I-85 carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 177 over I-85?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 177 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.