US Bridges

CR 59 over I-65

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · Verbena Interchange · Structure no. 006787

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over I-65 is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 59 over I-65 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 59
CrossesI-65
LocationVerbena Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73693, -86.5429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 59 over I-65 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.