US Bridges

S Court ST over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 008606

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,541
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Court ST over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Court ST over I85 in Montgomery 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 13,541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,016 by 2028. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Court ST
CrossesI85
Location0.8 MI N of I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36781, -86.30874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,541 (2003)
Projected traffic24,016 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Court ST over I85 built?

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

What condition is S Court ST 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 S Court ST over I85 carry?

About 13,541 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Court ST over I85?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S Court ST over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.