US Bridges

I - 59 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Pd over Pass · Structure no. 011331

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 59 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I - 59 over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,255 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesI - 59
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI N Pd over Pass
RouteInterstate 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55861, -86.74
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,800 (2022)
Projected traffic96,255 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 59 over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 59 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I - 59 over Stream carry?

About 77,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I - 59 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I - 59 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.