US Bridges

I-85 over Osanippa Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 MI N Cusseta Road · Structure no. 007259

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
429 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Osanippa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-85 over Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,665 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,531 by 2043. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location3 MI N Cusseta Road
RouteInterstate 85
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.793, -85.23842
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,665 (2023)
Projected traffic27,531 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Osanippa Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 19,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.