US Bridges

Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Near Pryors Pond · Structure no. 012196

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 59
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationNear Pryors Pond
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77613, -86.57813
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,162 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 59 over Piney Woods 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 59 over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.