I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-)
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S JCT I-359 · Structure no. 009900
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,960
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-) 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 15,960 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,940 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Cribbs Mill 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 Cribbs Mill Creek (-) carry?
About 15,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-)?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Cribbs Mill Creek (-)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.