I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-)
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N Warrior River · Structure no. 009892
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 444 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,235
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,235 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,374 by 2033. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-) carry?
About 13,235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-)?
The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Warrior River Relief(-)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.