US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Roache Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2 MI East Int CO 33 · Structure no. 017528

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Roache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 39 over Roache Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesRoache Creek
Location1.2 MI East Int CO 33
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97856, -87.46247
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1989)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$637,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Roache Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 over Roache Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Roache Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 39 over Roache Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39 over Roache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.