US Bridges

I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S JCT US 29 · Structure no. 008596

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek 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 31,570 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,608 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesParkerson Mill Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT US 29
RouteInterstate 85
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55639, -85.51256
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,570 (2013)
Projected traffic41,608 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-85 over Parkerson Mill 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 Parkerson Mill Creek carry?

About 31,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-85 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.