US Bridges

Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5 MI S Caffee JCT · Structure no. 008160

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

About this bridge

Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17) 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBama Rock Garden
CrossesI-59 (mp 92.17)
Location5 MI S Caffee JCT
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21213, -87.20655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2015)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17) built?

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

What condition is Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17) 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 Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17) carry?

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

How long is Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bama Rock Garden over I-59 (mp 92.17)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.