County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief)
FairPosted for loadPike County, Alabama · Sec 1 T8N R21E · Structure no. 005962
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 122 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief) in Pike 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief) built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief) carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief)?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY No 59 over Whitewater Creek(relief)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.