US Bridges

County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.1MI. from JCT US 11 · Structure no. 019278

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4.1MI. from JCT US 11
RouteCounty Highway 405
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22146, -87.31542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2006)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.