US Bridges

SR 59 over Hall Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 8 MI N JCT I 65 · Structure no. 002954

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Hall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Hall Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesHall Creek
Location8 MI N JCT I 65
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05264, -87.83716
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2023)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Hall 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Hall Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.