US Bridges

Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Halso Mill · Structure no. 010589

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
598 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 59
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationHalso Mill
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71623, -86.52067
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 59 over Pigeon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 59 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.