US Bridges

I-759 over US-411

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I-759-US-411 · Structure no. 013522

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,998
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-759 over US-411 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-759 over US-411 in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,998 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,997 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-759
CrossesUS-411
LocationI-759-US-411
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99306, -86.00408
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,998 (2023)
Projected traffic20,997 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-759 over US-411 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-759 over US-411 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 US-411 carry?

About 14,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-759 over US-411?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-759 over US-411?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.