US Bridges

CO 39 over Igahee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 15.5 MI S W Phenix City · Structure no. 015295

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 39 over Igahee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 39 over Igahee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO 39
CrossesIgahee Creek
Location15.5 MI S W Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27728, -85.08511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1981)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 39 over Igahee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CO 39 over Igahee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 39 over Igahee Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 39 over Igahee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 39 over Igahee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.