US Bridges

CR # 139 over Lias Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 2 MI W SR 41 S · Structure no. 012512

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 139 over Lias Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 139 over Lias Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR # 139
CrossesLias Creek
Location2 MI W SR 41 S
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31879, -87.01237
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 139 over Lias Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 139 over Lias 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 139 over Lias Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 139 over Lias Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR # 139 over Lias Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.