US Bridges

SR 59 over Butterfork Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. S. of Uriah · Structure no. 005960

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Butterfork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Butterfork Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesButterfork Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. of Uriah
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29868, -87.52574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2013)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Butterfork Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Butterfork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Butterfork Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Butterfork Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Butterfork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.