CR 85 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Horn Hill Road · Structure no. 010455
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 85 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 85 over Indian Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 85 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is CR 85 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 85 over Indian Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 85 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 85 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.