US Bridges

I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. S. of SR 28 · Structure no. 011112

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel 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 5 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 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesSucarnoochee Rvr Rel
Location1.4 Mi. S. of SR 28
RouteInterstate 59
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60666, -88.21824
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,946 (2020)
Projected traffic34,322 by 2040
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel built?

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

What condition is I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel 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 Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel carry?

About 20,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.