US Bridges

CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Petrey Highway · Structure no. 020798

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCR 59
CrossesBlue Creek Relief
LocationPetrey Highway
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82869, -86.20601
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2014)
Projected traffic825 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 59 over Blue Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.