US Bridges

CO Rt 59 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Dekalb CO Line · Structure no. 001463

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 59 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 59 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 59
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI N Dekalb CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58315, -85.8559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1989)
Projected traffic632 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 59 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 59 over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 59 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 59 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.