US Bridges

In 85 over Mulberry ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.34 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 009924

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

In 85 over Mulberry ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying In 85 over Mulberry ST in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 6 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 101,470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,733 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIn 85
CrossesMulberry ST
Location2.34 MI N of I65
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36534, -86.28288
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,470 (2013)
Projected traffic133,733 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was In 85 over Mulberry ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is In 85 over Mulberry ST 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 In 85 over Mulberry ST carry?

About 101,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is In 85 over Mulberry ST?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns In 85 over Mulberry ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.