US Bridges

Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. N. Sardis Church · Structure no. 015454

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCr. 59
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. Sardis Church
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69503, -86.5016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 59 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.