AL-39 over Dry Creek
FairGreene County, Alabama · 3.7 MI S Clinton · Structure no. 000356
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 804
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-39 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying AL-39 over Dry Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 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 5 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-39 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is AL-39 over Dry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does AL-39 over Dry Creek carry?
About 804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is AL-39 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns AL-39 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.