US Bridges

Al 219 over Schultz Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 003518

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Schultz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 219 over Schultz Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 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 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesSchultz Creek
Location1.5 MI S JCT SR 5
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0022, -87.14857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2020)
Projected traffic1,937 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Schultz Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Al 219 over Schultz 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 Schultz Creek carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Schultz Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Schultz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.