US Bridges

I-59 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .3 Mi. S. of Co. Rt. 20 · Structure no. 011117

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Wiggins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Wiggins 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 20,206 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,110 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location.3 Mi. S. of Co. Rt. 20
RouteInterstate 59
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69757, -88.14624
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,206 (2020)
Projected traffic33,110 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Wiggins Creek built?

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

What condition is I-59 over Wiggins 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 Wiggins Creek carry?

About 20,206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-59 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.