US Bridges

SR 59 over Majors Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N CO RD 96 · Structure no. 014914

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Majors Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Majors Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesMajors Creek
Location4.5 MI N CO RD 96
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12825, -87.81848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2023)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Majors Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Majors 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Majors Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Majors Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Majors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.