US Bridges

CO RD 19 over Pine Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S of Independence · Structure no. 016099

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 19 over Pine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 19 over Pine Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 19
CrossesPine Creek
Location1 Mi. S of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48709, -86.68962
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (1996)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 19 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 19 over Pine 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 19 over Pine Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 19 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 19 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.