US Bridges

Al 39 over Factory Crk.

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 4.5 Mi.S.Of Gainsville · Structure no. 015550

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 39 over Factory Crk. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 39 over Factory Crk. in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAl 39
CrossesFactory Crk.
Location4.5 Mi.S.Of Gainsville
RouteState Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74449, -88.16734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 39 over Factory Crk. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 39 over Factory Crk. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al 39 over Factory Crk. carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 39 over Factory Crk.?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 39 over Factory Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.