US Bridges

I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N of Knoxville · Structure no. 011073

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 2041. 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).

CarriesI-20/59
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Knoxville
RouteInterstate 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99815, -87.77198
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,235 (2020)
Projected traffic14,883 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.