US Bridges

CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W CO 11 · Structure no. 013053

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 139
CrossesMiddle Cypress Creek
Location0.1 MI W CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.974, -87.73227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1989)
Projected traffic320 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 139 over Middle Cypress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 139 over Middle Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.