US Bridges

I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .3MI.S.OF S.R.17 · Structure no. 011107

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon) 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 9,020 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesAt*n.Rr (abandon)
Location.3MI.S.OF S.R.17
RouteInterstate 59
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51997, -88.30361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,020 (2013)
Projected traffic10,370 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon) built?

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

What condition is I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon) 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 At*n.Rr (abandon) carry?

About 9,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over At*n.Rr (abandon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.