US Bridges

CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Haynes · Structure no. 006970

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 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 Relief-Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.19
CrossesRelief-Culvert
LocationHaynes
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6269, -86.67049
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic911 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert 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 Relief-Culvert carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert?

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

Who owns CO.RD.19 over Relief-Culvert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.