US Bridges

I85 over Holcombe ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 014459

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over Holcombe ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I85 over Holcombe ST in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 94,970 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,167 by 2033. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85
CrossesHolcombe ST
Location0.6 MI N of I65
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36771, -86.31187
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,970 (2013)
Projected traffic125,167 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 over Holcombe ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I85 over Holcombe 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 I85 over Holcombe ST carry?

About 94,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I85 over Holcombe ST?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I85 over Holcombe ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.