US Bridges

I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .8 Mi. S. of S.R.28 · Structure no. 011114

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
941 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,995
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-) 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 9,995 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,491 by 2033. The structure is 941 ft (286.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesSucarnoochee Rvr (-)
Location.8 Mi. S. of S.R.28
RouteInterstate 59
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61424, -88.21468
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length941 ft (286.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,995 (2013)
Projected traffic11,491 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-) built?

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

What condition is I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-) 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 (-) carry?

About 9,995 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-)?

The structure is 941 ft (286.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.