US Bridges

W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 321 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 015236

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 19th Ave
CrossesW 1st ST Drainage
Location321 W of SR 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.27246, -87.68867
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2025)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W 19th Ave over W 1st ST Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.