US Bridges

Campbell Gap Road over I 59

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 1 MI No Stephens Gap Road · Structure no. 007553

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Gap Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Campbell Gap Road 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCampbell Gap Road
CrossesI 59
Location1 MI No Stephens Gap Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17167, -85.96667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Gap Road over I 59 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Gap Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Gap Road over I 59 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Gap Road over I 59?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Gap Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.