US Bridges

I 759 over Brook Av

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * Brook Ave · Structure no. 013164

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 over Brook Av is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 over Brook Av in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10,504 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,706 by 2043. The structure is 1,263 ft (385.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 759
CrossesBrook Av
LocationI 759 * Brook Ave
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00447, -86.07136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,263 ft (385.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,504 (2023)
Projected traffic14,706 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 over Brook Av built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 over Brook Av 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 2025.

How much traffic does I 759 over Brook Av carry?

About 10,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 759 over Brook Av?

The structure is 1,263 ft (385.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 over Brook Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.