I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek
FairMacon County, Alabama · 0.33 MI N. AL.186 · Structure no. 008599
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,690
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,690 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,679 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 S.B.L. over Miles 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek carry?
About 15,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I85 S.B.L. over Miles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.