US Bridges

SR 59 over Wallers Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N. of Chrysler · Structure no. 014606

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Wallers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Wallers Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesWallers Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of Chrysler
RouteState Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30625, -87.66511
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic521 by 2033
Trucks20%
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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Wallers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Wallers Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Wallers Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Wallers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Wallers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.