US Bridges

Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S Brookwood RD · Structure no. 008155

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6) 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Stephens RD
CrossesI-59 (mp 84.6)
Location1.6 MI S Brookwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1882, -87.3288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2015)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6) built?

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

What condition is Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6) carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6)?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Stephens RD over I-59 (mp 84.6)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.