US Bridges

I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi. N.Of Miss. St.Ln. · Structure no. 011098

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,188 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,803 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesToomsuba Creek (+)
Location3.6 Mi. N.Of Miss. St.Ln.
RouteInterstate 59
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47962, -88.35506
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,188 (2020)
Projected traffic29,803 by 2040
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over Toomsuba 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+) carry?

About 18,188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Toomsuba Creek (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.