US Bridges

CO 19 over Branch

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · .4 MI W of Al 147 · Structure no. 016138

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 19 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 19 over Branch in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 19
CrossesBranch
Location.4 MI W of Al 147
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75336, -85.49973
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1994)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 19 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 19 over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 19 over Branch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO 19 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 19 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.