CO RD 59 over Bear Creek
FairRandolph County, Alabama · 2 MI S Woodland FAS 14 · Structure no. 007434
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 59 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 59 over Bear Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 59 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 59 over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 59 over Bear Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 59 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 59 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.