CO 85 over Cypress Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E CO 5 · Structure no. 010988
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 85 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 85 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 85 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 85 over Cypress Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 85 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 85 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO 85 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.