US Bridges

SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 6.4 MI N JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 003371

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 259
CrossesOakachoy Creek
Location6.4 MI N JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 259
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83414, -86.04044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2022)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 259 over Oakachoy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 259 over Oakachoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.