CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilcox County, Alabama · 6.5 Miles N.On RTE.59 · Structure no. 003472
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2036. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 59 over Pine Barron Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.