US Bridges

CO.RD.19 over Swift Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Haynes · Structure no. 006972

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.19 over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.19 over Swift 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 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 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.19
CrossesSwift Creek
LocationHaynes
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62828, -86.66817
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is CO.RD.19 over Swift 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 October 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.19 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.