US Bridges

Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.5 MI SW Manningham · Structure no. 016609

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 19
CrossesWolk Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Manningham
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88209, -86.79338
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cr. 19 over Wolk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.