US Bridges

CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · County Line Community · Structure no. 007990

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.RD.39
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCounty Line Community
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51749, -86.41341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (1988)
Projected traffic375 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.39 over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.39 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.