US Bridges

I-59 over Mud Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N Caffee JCT · Structure no. 005010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Mud Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 years old, older 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 62,647 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,654 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.2 MI N Caffee JCT
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27005, -87.10713
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,647 (2020)
Projected traffic102,654 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-59 over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over Mud Creek carry?

About 62,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-59 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.