US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Small Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 4.0 MI S Int Rt 8 * 110 · Structure no. 007935

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 39 over Small Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesSmall Creek
Location4.0 MI S Int Rt 8 * 110
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81461, -88.45421
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1996)
Projected traffic360 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 over Small 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Small Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 39 over Small Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.