US Bridges

County Road 59 over Bear Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Hwy. · Structure no. 018542

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

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 over Bear 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 1,260 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesBear Creek
LocationPetrey Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77329, -86.21996
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 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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2002)
Projected traffic1,260 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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Bear Creek built?

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

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.