US Bridges

Co.Rd. 40 over I85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.48 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit · Structure no. 007558

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 40 over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Co.Rd. 40 over I85 in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,913 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 40
CrossesI85
Location1.48 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41698, -85.94296
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2023)
Projected traffic1,913 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 40 over I85 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 40 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 40 over I85 carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 40 over I85?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 40 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.