Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.2MI S JCT I 359 · Structure no. 017056
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 346 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,643
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,643 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,907 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 76 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59 carry?
About 3,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59?
The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Malisham Pkwy over I-59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.