US Bridges

County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Hwy. · Structure no. 018347

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 59
CrossesCornett Mill Creek
LocationPetrey Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73514, -86.24047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2001)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2033
Trucks46%
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$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 59 over Cornett Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.