US Bridges

AL-39 over Rodgers Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Clinton · Structure no. 000357

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-39 over Rodgers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying AL-39 over Rodgers 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 988 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-39
CrossesRodgers Creek
Location1.5 MI S Clinton
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90552, -88.01612
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2020)
Projected traffic988 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-39 over Rodgers 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 Rodgers 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 Rodgers Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-39 over Rodgers Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns AL-39 over Rodgers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.