US Bridges

SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R.

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Fort Rucker Gate · Structure no. 011476

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R. in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,978 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 MP 22.292
CrossesWiregrass Central R.R.
LocationFort Rucker Gate
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32147, -85.71043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,910 (2013)
Projected traffic15,978 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R. carry?

About 11,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 MP 22.292 over Wiregrass Central R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.