CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of Cottondale · Structure no. 014782
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,015
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,134 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59 carry?
About 8,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns CR 85 Buttermilk over I-59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.