FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 59

Carrying CO RD 59 over PINE BARRON CREEK

6.5 MILES N.ON RTE.59, Wilcox, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 59

The CO RD 59 bridge in Wilcox, Alabama carries CO RD 59 over PINE BARRON CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 100.6 meters (330 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 206 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CO RD 59 compares

▼ 26.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Alabama bridges
137
Bridges in Wilcox · 18 in Poor condition
CO RD 59 11.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
100.6 m (330 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
206 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003472

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

CO RD 59 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CO RD 59 against other structures in Wilcox and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CO RD 59?

CO RD 59 in Wilcox, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 59 inspected?

CO RD 59's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 206 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 59 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CO RD 59?

CO RD 59 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 59?

CO RD 59 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 59 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 59 was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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