I-59 over Kepple Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N Keenes Mill RD · Structure no. 008154
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,478
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Kepple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Kepple Creek 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 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 52,478 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,991 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Kepple Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Kepple 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 Kepple Creek carry?
About 52,478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Kepple Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns I-59 over Kepple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.