US Bridges

I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S JCT I-359 · Structure no. 010182

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,645
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,645 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,356 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesAbs Rr* Reese Phifer (-)
Location0.3 MI S JCT I-359
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16781, -87.55828
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,645 (2013)
Projected traffic19,356 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-) carry?

About 15,645 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-)?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Abs Rr* Reese Phifer (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.