US Bridges

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C.

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Oakey Streak RD · Structure no. 018916

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C. in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesPatsaliga Creek M.C.
LocationOakey Streak RD
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51429, -86.50564
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2003)
Projected traffic108 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C. 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 2023.

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C.?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek M.C.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.