US Bridges

Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.25 MI.S.JCT.CO.2*CO.19 · Structure no. 008290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 19
CrossesBig Reedy Creek
Location2.25 MI.S.JCT.CO.2*CO.19
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40333, -87.745
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1995)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$422,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 19 over Big Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.