US Bridges

CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2MI N Int CO 11 · Structure no. 016803

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 139
CrossesLittle Cypress Ck
Location1.2MI N Int CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99799, -87.69492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1989)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 139 over Little Cypress Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.