US Bridges

Hamilton Road over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N Airport Road · Structure no. 006104

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hamilton 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesI-85
Location1.4 MI N Airport Road
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61447, -85.40716
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 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 traffic1,570 (2009)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Hamilton 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 Hamilton Road over I-85 carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over I-85?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.