US Bridges

County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Lapine Hwy. · Structure no. 004082

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesBlue Creek Tributary
LocationLapine Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95398, -86.26407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (1993)
Projected traffic434 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Blue Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.