US Bridges

CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 1MI.SO.CHILTON Co. Line · Structure no. 006969

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.19
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1MI.SO.CHILTON Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69901, -86.6524
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic911 by 2030
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.19 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.19 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.