US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.72 MI.N.186 · Structure no. 008601

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 Sbl over Hodnett 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 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesHodnett Creek
Location2.72 MI.N.186
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5091, -85.59865
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,690 (2013)
Projected traffic20,679 by 2033
Trucks27%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Sbl over Hodnett 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 I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek carry?

About 15,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over Hodnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.