US Bridges

CO.RD.19 over Car Branch

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Vida Rd. · Structure no. 005504

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.19 over Car Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.19 over Car Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.19
CrossesCar Branch
LocationVida Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59004, -86.68041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2002)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2030
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.19 over Car Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.19 over Car Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.19 over Car Branch carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.19 over Car Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.19 over Car Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.