Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake
GoodCovington County, Alabama · Point a Road · Structure no. 017245
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 59 over Branch Into Point a Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.