US Bridges

CR-39 over Shelton Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.44 MI NW of CR-41 · Structure no. 011817

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-39 over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-39 over Shelton Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-39
CrossesShelton Creek
Location0.44 MI NW of CR-41
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08378, -86.25356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$752,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-39 over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-39 over Shelton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-39 over Shelton Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-39 over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-39 over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.