US Bridges

CO Rt 39 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 4.2 MI N SR 24 · Structure no. 008682

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
201 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 39 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 39 over Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO Rt 39
CrossesStream
Location4.2 MI N SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51712, -87.48356
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1989)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 39 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 39 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 39 over Stream carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 39 over Stream?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 39 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.