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Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib

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Calhoun County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021541

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBallplay RD (CR19)
CrossesBallplay Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95803, -85.71367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2015)
Projected traffic2,124 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ballplay RD (CR19) over Ballplay Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.