US Bridges

I85 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.N.Of Ann St. · Structure no. 009930

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Stream in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, 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 109,530 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,356 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI85
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of Ann St.
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35026, -86.26669
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,530 (2013)
Projected traffic144,356 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I85 over Stream 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 I85 over Stream carry?

About 109,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I85 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I85 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.