US Bridges

SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. North of Clayton · Structure no. 004693

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239 MP 3.755
CrossesStream
Location1.7 Mi. North of Clayton
RouteState Highway 239
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88577, -85.48727
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,363 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 239 MP 3.755 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.