US Bridges

I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I-59 * N/S RR · Structure no. 015763

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,076
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,076 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,306 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesLittle Wills CR N/S RR
LocationI-59 * N/S RR
RouteInterstate 59
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01833, -86.07333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,076 (2022)
Projected traffic18,306 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR carry?

About 13,076 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Little Wills CR N/S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.