US Bridges

I-85 over Stink Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N JCT US 29 · Structure no. 006100

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Stink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Stink Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 35,990 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,974 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesStink Creek
Location1.8 MI N JCT US 29
RouteInterstate 85
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5735, -85.48072
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,990 (2013)
Projected traffic58,974 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Stink Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Stink 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Stink Creek carry?

About 35,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Stink Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Stink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.