US Bridges

I 759 over Coosa River

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * River Road · Structure no. 013526

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 over Coosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 over Coosa River 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 7,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,821 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 759
CrossesCoosa River
LocationI 759 * River Road
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99326, -86.00152
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,015 (2023)
Projected traffic9,821 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 over Coosa River built?

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

What condition is I 759 over Coosa River 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 Coosa River carry?

About 7,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 759 over Coosa River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.