US Bridges

I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of West Point · Structure no. 021486

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,086 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
44,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6 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 44,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,685 by 2032. The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (sbl)
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location0.1 MI E of West Point
RouteInterstate 85
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85527, -85.17809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,086 ft (331 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,900 (2020)
Projected traffic50,685 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 44,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.