US Bridges

Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.7 MI S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 001852

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesUt Shultz Creek
Location1.7 MI S JCT SR 5
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99182, -87.14867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 219 over Ut Shultz 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Ut Shultz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.