US Bridges

CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief

FairPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · 5.35 MI N Al 28 · Structure no. 010038

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCO Rt No 39
CrossesChickasaw Bogue Relief
Location5.35 MI N Al 28
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31616, -87.69978
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1988)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt No 39 over Chickasaw Bogue Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.