US Bridges

County Road 85 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .3 MI So. of Co. Rd. 62 · Structure no. 017875

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 85 over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.3 MI So. of Co. Rd. 62
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36778, -86.40744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2025)
Projected traffic1,132 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over CSX Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 85 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 85 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.