I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · I59 * Muckleroy Ck · Structure no. 007238
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,585
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I - 59 South over Muckleroy 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 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: 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 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over Muckleroy 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek carry?
About 10,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over Muckleroy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.