US Bridges

I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Fairfax RD · Structure no. 014785

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,595 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesMoores Ck * Abandoned RR
Location1.8 MI N Fairfax RD
RouteInterstate 85
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84341, -85.19075
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,425 (2022)
Projected traffic28,595 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR carry?

About 20,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Moores Ck * Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.