Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65)
GoodSumter County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. at I-59 · Structure no. 011237
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 428 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 834
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2041. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65) built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65) carry?
About 834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65)?
The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Al 39 over I-59 (mp 21.65)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.