US Bridges

CO Rt 140 over I59

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · CR140 Ovp.Mm 239.7 · Structure no. 006774

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 140 over I59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 140 over I59 in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 140
CrossesI59
LocationCR140 Ovp.Mm 239.7
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69667, -85.57
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 140 over I59 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 140 over I59 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 140 over I59 carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 140 over I59?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 140 over I59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.