US Bridges

CO 64 over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N of Mitylene Exit · Structure no. 007561

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,155
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 64 over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 64 over I85 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2028. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 113.7 mi (183 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 64
CrossesI85
Location2.2 MI N of Mitylene Exit
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36672, -86.1028
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,155 (2003)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed113.7 mi (183 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 64 over I85 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 64 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 64 over I85 carry?

About 2,155 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 64 over I85?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO 64 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.