US Bridges

Lowetown Road over I - 20/59

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI No Jeff Tuscco LN · Structure no. 008554

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowetown Road over I - 20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lowetown Road over I - 20/59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLowetown Road
CrossesI - 20/59
Location1.5 MI No Jeff Tuscco LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30155, -87.07068
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowetown Road over I - 20/59 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowetown Road over I - 20/59 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 Lowetown Road over I - 20/59 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowetown Road over I - 20/59?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lowetown Road over I - 20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.