US Bridges

CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Point a Road · Structure no. 021565

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 59
CrossesU.T. Conecuh River
LocationPoint a Road
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39758, -86.48771
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$814,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59 over U.T. Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.