US Bridges

County Road 39 over Hoods Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 3 MI NE of Oneonta · Structure no. 006059

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,029
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Hoods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 39 over Hoods 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesHoods Creek
Location3 MI NE of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98478, -86.42467
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2025)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$933,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over Hoods Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 39 over Hoods 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 January 2025.

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

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns County Road 39 over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.