US Bridges

Al 219 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S SR 6/US 82 · Structure no. 006046

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 219 over Sandy 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.0 MI S SR 6/US 82
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9245, -87.12888
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2039
Trucks13%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 219 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.