US Bridges

County Road 59 over Tan Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · New Bethel Church Rd. · Structure no. 008016

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

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Tan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 over Tan Creek 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 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
LocationNew Bethel Church Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96372, -86.28663
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (1993)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Tan Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 59 over Tan Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is County Road 59 over Tan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Tan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.