US Bridges

Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · Walker Springs · Structure no. 016105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
612 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek in Clarke 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 19
CrossesBassett Creek
LocationWalker Springs
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53781, -87.79076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1995)
Projected traffic490 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett 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 July 2023.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 19 over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.