SR 59 over Little River
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · Bald.-Monroe Co. Line · Structure no. 014249
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 692 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 817
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Little River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2043. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Little River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Little River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Little River carry?
About 817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Little River?
The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.