US Bridges

Argo Parkway over I 59

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Argo Interchange · Structure no. 007224

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Parkway over I 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Argo Parkway over I 59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Parkway
CrossesI 59
LocationArgo Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69585, -86.52715
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Argo Parkway over I 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argo Parkway over I 59 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Argo Parkway over I 59 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Argo Parkway over I 59?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Argo Parkway over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.