US Bridges

SR 59 over Farris Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 9.7 MI N JCT I-65 · Structure no. 000361

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Farris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Farris Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesFarris Creek
Location9.7 MI N JCT I-65
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07758, -87.83468
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2022)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$293,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Farris Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Farris 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Farris Creek carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Farris Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Farris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.