US Bridges

I85 Nbl over Calebee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.18 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit · Structure no. 008200

Built
1963
62 years old
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 Nbl over Calebee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85 Nbl over Calebee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, 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 6 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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 Nbl
CrossesCalebee Creek
Location3.18 Mi.N.Of Shorter Exit
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42672, -85.90777
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 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 width33 ft (10.1 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 structure2
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$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 Nbl over Calebee Creek built?

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

What condition is I85 Nbl 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 Nbl over Calebee Creek carry?

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

How long is I85 Nbl over Calebee Creek?

The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Nbl over Calebee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.