US Bridges

Perry Hill RD over I85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi.S.Of E.Bypass · Structure no. 009543

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,218
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Hill RD over I85 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Perry Hill RD over I85 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 6,218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,067 by 2028. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPerry Hill RD
CrossesI85
Location1.8 Mi.S.Of E.Bypass
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35886, -86.24406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,218 (2003)
Projected traffic17,067 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Hill RD over I85 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Perry Hill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Hill RD over I85 carry?

About 6,218 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Hill RD over I85?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Hill RD over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.