US Bridges

I-59 over County Road

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N Brookwood RD · Structure no. 008159

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,785
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over County Road is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over County Road in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,785 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,427 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesCounty Road
Location2.2 MI N Brookwood RD
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19026, -87.26453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,785 (2013)
Projected traffic29,427 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over County Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-59 over County Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over County Road carry?

About 23,785 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over County Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over County Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.