US Bridges

I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 5.2 MI S of Boligee · Structure no. 010468

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,594
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 18,594 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,652 by 2041. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 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-20/59
CrossesTombigbee River Relief
Location5.2 MI S of Boligee
RouteInterstate 59
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74037, -88.09507
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,594 (2020)
Projected traffic13,652 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief carry?

About 18,594 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-20/59 over Tombigbee River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.