US Bridges

Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr.

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 Mi.So. Rocky Branch · Structure no. 018000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr. in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 59
CrossesWedowee Cr.
Location1 Mi.So. Rocky Branch
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3041, -85.3995
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2001)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks30%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$914,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr. 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 Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr. carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 59 over Wedowee Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.