US Bridges

Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 6.5 Mi. So. Mt. Olive · Structure no. 019772

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 39
CrossesBranch Off Ihagee Creek
Location6.5 Mi. So. Mt. Olive
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28345, -85.07941
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 39 over Branch Off Ihagee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.