US Bridges

I - 20/59 over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 4.9 MI No Jeff Tuscco LN · Structure no. 005009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,380
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20/59 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I - 20/59 over Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 43,380 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,670 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesI - 20/59
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 MI No Jeff Tuscco LN
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33833, -87.03167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,380 (2025)
Projected traffic53,670 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20/59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I - 20/59 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I - 20/59 over Creek carry?

About 43,380 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I - 20/59 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I - 20/59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.