US Bridges

CO RD #9 over I-85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 5.55 Mi.N.Shorter Exit · Structure no. 008203

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #9 over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD #9 over I-85 in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,181 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 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 #9
CrossesI-85
Location5.55 Mi.N.Shorter Exit
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43687, -85.87236
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2023)
Projected traffic2,181 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #9 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #9 over I-85 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 #9 over I-85 carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #9 over I-85?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD #9 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.