US Bridges

US 29 over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · JCT US 29 * I-85 · Structure no. 007358

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 29 over I-85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesI-85
LocationJCT US 29 * I-85
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67314, -85.332
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2013)
Projected traffic6,565 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over I-85 carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over I-85?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.