Chalkville RD over I - 59
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Trussville Interchange · Structure no. 016308
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chalkville RD over I - 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalkville RD over I - 59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chalkville RD over I - 59 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chalkville 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Chalkville RD over I - 59 carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chalkville RD over I - 59?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Chalkville RD over I - 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.