US Bridges

Alexander Road over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S of Macon CO Line · Structure no. 007564

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Alexander Road 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesI85
Location1.6 MI S of Macon CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37324, -86.03854
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 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 traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over I85 built?

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

What condition is Alexander Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over I85 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over I85?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Road over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.