I-59 over Cottondale Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N Cottondale · Structure no. 008979
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,043
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Cottondale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 over Cottondale Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 52,043 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,279 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cottondale Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Cottondale 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 Cottondale Creek carry?
About 52,043 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Cottondale Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-59 over Cottondale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.