US Bridges

SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. SR 51 · Structure no. 015727

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239 MP 2.807
CrossesPea Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. SR 51
RouteState Highway 239
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88277, -85.47208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2013)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea 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 2.807 over Pea Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 239 MP 2.807 over Pea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.