US Bridges

CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.95 MI N JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 001779

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 39
CrossesTribut. to Inglis Branch
Location0.95 MI N JCT CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82198, -85.97842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (1989)
Projected traffic288 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 39 over Tribut. to Inglis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.