US Bridges

CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N.Of E Bypass · Structure no. 008610

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,528
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 43 (bell Rd) 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 8,528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,360 by 2028. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 43 (bell Rd)
CrossesI85
Location1.3 Mi.N.Of E Bypass
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36143, -86.19144
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,528 (2003)
Projected traffic12,360 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 43 (bell Rd) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85 carry?

About 8,528 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 43 (bell Rd) over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.