County RD 59 over Fall Creek
FairCovington County, Alabama · Plywood Mill Road · Structure no. 015624
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 59 over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 59 over Fall Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 59 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 59 over Fall 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 59 over Fall Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 59 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns County RD 59 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.