US Bridges

I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Foster · Structure no. 011130

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,944
2020 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 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 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 25,944 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,512 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 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
CrossesWarrior Rvr Rel (+)
Location1.3 MI N Foster
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09358, -87.67208
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,944 (2020)
Projected traffic42,512 by 2040
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) carry?

About 25,944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

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

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.