US Bridges

County Road 59 over Bridge Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · North of Prattville · Structure no. 019220

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Bridge Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 617 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,016 by 2029. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationNorth of Prattville
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52932, -86.51119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2004)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Bridge Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.