US Bridges

CO.RD.65 over I-85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 4.19 Mi.N.Of AL.49 · Structure no. 008207

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.65 over I-85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO.RD.65 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 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.65
CrossesI-85
Location4.19 Mi.N.Of AL.49
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45762, -85.72444
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2023)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.65 over I-85 built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.65 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.65 over I-85 carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.65 over I-85?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.65 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.