US Bridges

Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI SE CO RD 36 · Structure no. 016245

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBibb CO 39
CrossesOakmulgee Creek
Location0.5 MI SE CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85555, -86.94522
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bibb CO 39 over Oakmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.