Pleasant Valley RD over I 59
FairEtowah County, Alabama · 3.1 MI N ST Clair CO LN · Structure no. 007544
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,581
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Valley RD over I 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pleasant Valley RD over I 59 in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,213 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Valley RD over I 59 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over I 59 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over I 59 carry?
About 1,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Valley RD over I 59?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.