I-59 over Bear Creek
FairSumter County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N. of SR 17 · Structure no. 010870
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,946
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Bear Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 20,946 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,322 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-59 over Bear Creek carry?
About 20,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-59 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.