US Bridges

Trussville Clay RD over I - 59

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 . 8 MI No Trussville in · Structure no. 009238

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trussville Clay RD over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Trussville Clay RD over I - 59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTrussville Clay RD
CrossesI - 59
Location1 . 8 MI No Trussville in
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65714, -86.59544
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trussville Clay RD over I - 59 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trussville Clay RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trussville Clay RD over I - 59 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trussville Clay RD over I - 59?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Trussville Clay RD over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.