I85 Nbl over Millies Creek
FairMontgomery County, Alabama · 4.2 MI N of Mitylene Exit · Structure no. 014738
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,245
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 Nbl over Millies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85 Nbl over Millies Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 19,245 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,364 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 Nbl over Millies Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I85 Nbl over Millies Creek 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 I85 Nbl over Millies Creek carry?
About 19,245 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I85 Nbl over Millies Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I85 Nbl over Millies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.