I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek
FairGreene County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N of Knoxville · Structure no. 011072
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,235
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 26,235 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,883 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 26,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.