I-59 over Grants Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S of Foster · Structure no. 011126
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 408 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Grants Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Grants Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2039. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Grants Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Grants 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-59 over Grants Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Grants Creek?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Grants Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.