US Bridges

_cr 59 over _cane Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.45 MI North of Woodland · Structure no. 021132

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 59 over _cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _cr 59 over _cane Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries_cr 59
Crosses_cane Creek
Location2.45 MI North of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.398, -85.4236
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 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 width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2015)
Projected traffic631 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 59 over _cane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 59 over _cane 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 _cr 59 over _cane Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _cr 59 over _cane Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 59 over _cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.