I-59 over Valley Branch
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 10 MI N JCT I59 * SR 68 · Structure no. 008149
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,453
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Valley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Valley Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,453 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,434 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Valley Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Valley Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-59 over Valley Branch carry?
About 17,453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Valley Branch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-59 over Valley Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.