US Bridges

SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. Barbour 27 · Structure no. 013406

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239 MP 12.659
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. Barbour 27
RouteState Highway 239
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9345, -85.61087
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 239 MP 12.659 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.