I-20/59 over Big Buck Creek
FairGreene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S of Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 011076
- 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 Big Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20/59 over Big 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 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 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).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20/59 over Big 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 Big Buck Creek carry?
About 26,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-20/59 over Big 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 Big Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.