US Bridges

CO 39 over Calhoun Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 2 MI N E Pittsview · Structure no. 012792

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 39 over Calhoun Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 39 over Calhoun Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 39
CrossesCalhoun Branch
Location2 MI N E Pittsview
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20769, -85.13403
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1982)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$767,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 39 over Calhoun Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 39 over Calhoun Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 39 over Calhoun Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 39 over Calhoun Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns CO 39 over Calhoun Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.