US Bridges

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Point a Road · Structure no. 017946

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2034. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
LocationPoint a Road
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3698, -86.52421
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2001)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Patsaliga 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.