US Bridges

AL-39 over Agr Railroad

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · Agr RR near Gainesville · Structure no. 015180

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-39 over Agr Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-39 over Agr Railroad in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-39
CrossesAgr Railroad
LocationAgr RR near Gainesville
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85858, -88.09939
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2020)
Projected traffic1,623 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-39 over Agr Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-39 over Agr Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does AL-39 over Agr Railroad carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is AL-39 over Agr Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns AL-39 over Agr Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.