US Bridges

I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S Caffee JCT · Structure no. 008162

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+) 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 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 57,573 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,340 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesWoodland Lake RD (+)
Location2.0 MI S Caffee JCT
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23399, -87.16283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,573 (2021)
Projected traffic94,340 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+) built?

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

What condition is I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+) 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 I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+) carry?

About 57,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Woodland Lake RD (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.