Al 39 over Tombigbee River
GoodSumter County, Alabama · Gainesville · Structure no. 015744
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,179
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 39 over Tombigbee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 39 over Tombigbee River 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2040. The structure is 1,180 ft (359.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 39 over Tombigbee River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 39 over Tombigbee River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Al 39 over Tombigbee River carry?
About 1,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Al 39 over Tombigbee River?
The structure is 1,180 ft (359.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Al 39 over Tombigbee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.