US Bridges

Al 28 over I-59

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. W. of Livingston · Structure no. 011641

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over I-59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 28 over I-59 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 28
CrossesI-59
Location2.9 Mi. W. of Livingston
RouteState Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62618, -88.20877
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2020)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over I-59 built?

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

What condition is Al 28 over I-59 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over I-59 carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over I-59?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 28 over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.