US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Rock Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT CO RD 14 · Structure no. 014892

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 39 over Rock Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 MI N JCT CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19277, -87.141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$752,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 39 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 39 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.