US Bridges

CR 59 over Bee Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Highway · Structure no. 020730

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 59 over Bee Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 59
CrossesBee Creek
LocationPetrey Highway
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8097, -86.22007
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2014)
Projected traffic730 by 2034
Trucks8%
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$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over Bee 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 CR 59 over Bee Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 59 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.