US Bridges

County Road 39 over Beaver Branch

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 1 Mile S Luverne · Structure no. 004065

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Beaver Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 39 over Beaver Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location1 Mile S Luverne
RouteCity Street 39
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69068, -86.28151
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2017)
Projected traffic385 by 2037
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over Beaver Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over Beaver Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.