US Bridges

CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT US 29 · Structure no. 008595

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2034. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 10-(BEEHIVE)
CrossesI-85
Location2 MI S JCT US 29
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54296, -85.53478
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2014)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85 carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 10-(BEEHIVE) over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.