US Bridges

SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 6.1 Mi. N. Bells X-Rds. · Structure no. 011511

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
442 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2033. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239 MP 13.572
CrossesPea River
Location6.1 Mi. N. Bells X-Rds.
RouteState Highway 239
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.94589, -85.62067
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2013)
Projected traffic606 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 239 MP 13.572 over Pea River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.