US Bridges

County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.0 Miles North CO RD 175 · Structure no. 013999

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 139
CrossesWeewoka Creek
Location2.0 Miles North CO RD 175
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28667, -86.24833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Road 139 over Weewoka 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 139 over Weewoka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.