US Bridges

County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · New Bethel Church Rd. · Structure no. 008015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesTan Creek Tributary
LocationNew Bethel Church Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96064, -86.29613
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (1993)
Projected traffic423 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Tan 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 Tan Creek Tributary carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Tan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.