US Bridges

County Road 59 over Middle Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-15 T-5-N R-25-E · Structure no. 013969

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Middle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 59 over Middle Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationSEC-15 T-5-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41478, -85.52579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Middle Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 59 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.