US Bridges

I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.3 MI S JCT I-359 · Structure no. 009896

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,235
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesWarrior Rvr Rel (-)
Location3.3 MI S JCT I-359
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15177, -87.6028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,235 (2013)
Projected traffic16,374 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) 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 Rvr Rel (-) carry?

About 13,235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-)?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.