US Bridges

Woodland Road over I-59

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT I-59 (mp 75.1) · Structure no. 009904

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over I-59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Woodland Road over I-59 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 5 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 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesI-59
LocationJCT I-59 (mp 75.1)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17563, -87.48993
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,586 (2021)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Road over I-59 built?

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

What condition is Woodland Road over I-59 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over I-59 carry?

About 3,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over I-59?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.