US Bridges

Al 219 over Gulley Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N CO RD 51 · Structure no. 006044

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Gulley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 219 over Gulley Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesGulley Creek
Location0.4 MI N CO RD 51
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90015, -87.124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2013)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Gulley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 219 over Gulley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Gulley Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Gulley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 219 over Gulley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.