US Bridges

County Road 39 over Whippoorwill Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · Ellison Crossroads · Structure no. 006058

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Whippoorwill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 39 over Whippoorwill 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
LocationEllison Crossroads
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04181, -86.34021
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic824 (2024)
Projected traffic1,225 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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 39 over Whippoorwill 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 December 2024.

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

About 824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 39 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.