US Bridges

SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi.N.Sr 167 · Structure no. 013600

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,783 by 2033. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 MP 15.439
CrossesClaybank Creek
Location3.1 Mi.N.Sr 167
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23423, -85.7385
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2013)
Projected traffic3,783 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek 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 15.439 over Claybank Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 MP 15.439 over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.