US Bridges

CO RD 54 over I85

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.59 Mi.N of AL.186 · Structure no. 008603

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 54 over I85 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesI85
Location3.59 Mi.N of AL.186
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51396, -85.58557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2003)
Projected traffic407 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over I85 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 54 over I85 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 54 over I85 carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over I85?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 54 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.