I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I - 20/59 / Valley Creek · Structure no. 012110
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 636 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,555
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 23,555 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,142 by 2044. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 East over Valley 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek carry?
About 23,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek?
The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.