US Bridges

CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 M W of Al 20 · Structure no. 020539

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt 239
CrossesBurcham Creek
Location0.2 M W of Al 20
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91847, -87.83813
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (1989)
Projected traffic166 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 239 over Burcham 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 239 over Burcham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.