US Bridges

Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N Chilton CO Line · Structure no. 007147

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 139
CrossesUt Elam Creek
Location0.8 MI N Chilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 139
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84815, -86.88462
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2020)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 139 over Ut Elam 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 Elam Creek carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 139 over Ut Elam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.