US Bridges

SR 59 over Holley Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.7 MI S CO RD 61 · Structure no. 014598

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Holley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Holley Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesHolley Creek
Location2.7 MI S CO RD 61
RouteState Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.182, -87.76443
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2023)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Holley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Holley 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 Holley Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Holley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Holley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.