US Bridges

CO RD 9 over I-85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 8.3 Mi.N. Shorter Exit · Structure no. 008205

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2003 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 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesI-85
Location8.3 Mi.N. Shorter Exit
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44427, -85.8175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2003)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over I-85 carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over I-85?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.