US Bridges

County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-27 T-5-N R-25-E · Structure no. 004898

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2034. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesEast Choctawhatchee R
LocationSEC-27 T-5-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3743, -85.52213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2007)
Projected traffic605 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over East Choctawhatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.