US Bridges

SR 59 over Fish River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S of JCT 59 * 31 · Structure no. 016602

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Fish River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 19,683 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,524 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesFish River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT 59 * 31
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.72634, -87.78991
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,683 (2023)
Projected traffic29,524 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Fish River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Fish River 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 Fish River carry?

About 19,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Fish River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Fish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.