US Bridges

CR 39 over Toms Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.54 Mi. So. CR 74 · Structure no. 019294

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 over Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 39 over Toms Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 39
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.54 Mi. So. CR 74
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27962, -86.69087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic770 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 39 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 over Toms 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 39 over Toms Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 39 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.