I - 59 North over Canoe Creek
PoorSt. Clair County, Alabama · I59 * Canoe Creek · Structure no. 007232
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,585
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 North over Canoe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 59 North over Canoe Creek in St. Clair 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,585 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,096 by 2044. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I - 59 North over Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 North over Canoe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 North over Canoe Creek carry?
About 10,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 North over Canoe Creek?
The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 North over Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.