US Bridges

Wrights Mill Road over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N JCT US 29 · Structure no. 006101

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrights Mill Road over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wrights Mill Road over I-85 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 5 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWrights Mill Road
CrossesI-85
Location2.6 MI N JCT US 29
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5805, -85.46994
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2009)
Projected traffic995 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrights Mill Road over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Wrights Mill Road over I-85 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wrights Mill Road over I-85 carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wrights Mill Road over I-85?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wrights Mill Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.