US Bridges

Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 4.3 MI N of Randolph · Structure no. 006386

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 139
CrossesUt Sixmile Creek
Location4.3 MI N of Randolph
RouteState Highway 139
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96063, -86.91131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,575 (2020)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2044
Trucks9%
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$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 139 over Ut Sixmile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 139 over Ut Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.