US Bridges

CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 008152

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 32(KEENES Mill)
CrossesI-59 (mp 82.14)
Location2.3 MI N US 11
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18099, -87.3699
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2021)
Projected traffic568 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14) carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14)?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32(KEENES Mill) over I-59 (mp 82.14)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.