US Bridges

Hall ST over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.82 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 009542

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,945
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall ST over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall ST over I85 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,945 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,529 by 2028. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHall ST
CrossesI85
Location1.82 MI N of I65
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36618, -86.29144
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,945 (2003)
Projected traffic11,529 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall ST over I85 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall 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 Hall ST over I85 carry?

About 9,945 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hall ST over I85?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hall ST over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.