US Bridges

County Road 39 over Champion Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 1/2 MI NE of Oneonta · Structure no. 006056

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 39 over Champion Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesChampion Creek
Location2 1/2 MI NE of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97347, -86.44365
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over Champion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over Champion Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over Champion Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 39 over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.