US Bridges

CO RD 208 over I-85

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Fairfax Road - Exit 77 · Structure no. 018762

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,823
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 208 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 208 over I-85 in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 15,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,152 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 208
CrossesI-85
LocationFairfax Road - Exit 77
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82217, -85.21357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,823 (2023)
Projected traffic22,152 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 208 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 208 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 208 over I-85 carry?

About 15,823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 208 over I-85?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 208 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.