US Bridges

CO.RD.39 over Whitehouse Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 138 · Structure no. 016340

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.39 over Whitehouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.39 over Whitehouse Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO.RD.39
CrossesWhitehouse Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 138
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.81375, -87.839
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2024)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.39 over Whitehouse 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 February 2024.

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

About 713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.39 over Whitehouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.