US Bridges

CO RD 0097 over I85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi.N.Of Montg.Co.Line · Structure no. 007264

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 0097 over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 0097 over I85 in Macon 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 0097
CrossesI85
Location1.2 Mi.N.Of Montg.Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38657, -85.99454
Functional classRural Local

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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 0097 over I85 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 0097 over I85 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 CO RD 0097 over I85 carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 0097 over I85?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 0097 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.