SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N JCT CO RD 61 · Structure no. 014599
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 839
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Little Turkey 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 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek carry?
About 839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Little Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.