SR 59 over Willie Lee Creek
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 3.8 MI S Monroe CO Line · Structure no. 014601
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 839
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Willie Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Willie Lee 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willie Lee Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Willie Lee 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 Willie Lee Creek carry?
About 839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Willie Lee Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Willie Lee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.