US Bridges

County Road 59 over Turkey Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Hwy. · Structure no. 018541

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 over Turkey Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationPetrey Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77493, -86.21912
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2002)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$860,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Turkey 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 Road 59 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.