I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · Etowah * ST Clair CO Line · Structure no. 016947
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 13,160 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,740 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over Little Canoe 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek carry?
About 13,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over Little Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.