US Bridges

F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Alabama · 8.1MI E Greenpond CO.12 · Structure no. 007677

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2030. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesF.A.S.19
CrossesShades Creek
Location8.1MI E Greenpond CO.12
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22024, -87.03292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (1989)
Projected traffic380 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.19 over Shades 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns F.A.S.19 over Shades Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.