US Bridges

CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.3 Mi. Nw. of US 31 · Structure no. 016342

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO.RD.39
CrossesBay Minette Creek
Location3.3 Mi. Nw. of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.77632, -87.82541
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 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 traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic985 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.39 over Bay Minette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.