US Bridges

I59 over Beeson Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT I59*SR35 · Structure no. 006442

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,322
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I59 over Beeson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I59 over Beeson Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22,322 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,251 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI59
CrossesBeeson Creek
Location3 MI N JCT I59*SR35
RouteInterstate 59
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47333, -85.715
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,322 (2022)
Projected traffic31,251 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I59 over Beeson Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I59 over Beeson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I59 over Beeson Creek carry?

About 22,322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I59 over Beeson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I59 over Beeson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.