SR 59 over Brights Creek
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT CO RD 10 · Structure no. 011250
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,765
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Brights Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Brights Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 34,765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,147 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Brights Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Brights 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Brights Creek carry?
About 34,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Brights Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR 59 over Brights Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.