US Bridges

I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I-759+COOSA River · Structure no. 018214

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,308 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,386 by 2042. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-759/SR-759
CrossesCoosa River
LocationI-759+COOSA River
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99342, -86.00203
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,308 ft (398.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,276 (2022)
Projected traffic21,386 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-759/SR-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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River carry?

About 15,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River?

The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-759/SR-759 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.