US Bridges

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Highway · Structure no. 019354

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
LocationPetrey Highway
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78064, -86.22357
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2004)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.