US Bridges

Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · N Centreville City Limits · Structure no. 007518

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch is a concrete slab carrying Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesDry Hollow Branch
LocationN Centreville City Limits
RouteState Highway 219
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9658, -87.14718
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2017)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$789,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch 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 Dry Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Dry Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.