US Bridges

I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.18 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit · Structure no. 008199

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
994 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
17,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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 17,790 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,446 by 2033. The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 Sbl
CrossesCalebee Creek
Location3.18 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42692, -85.90798
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length994 ft (303 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,790 (2013)
Projected traffic23,446 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I85 Sbl over Calebee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek carry?

About 17,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek?

The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Sbl over Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.