AL229 over I85
FairMacon County, Alabama · AL229 and I85 Interchange · Structure no. 013701
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 376 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,880
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL229 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL229 over I85 in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,716 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL229 over I85 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL229 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does AL229 over I85 carry?
About 6,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is AL229 over I85?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL229 over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.