US Bridges

CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 MI N.W Owassa · Structure no. 006584

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 19
CrossesTomley Creek
Location3 MI N.W Owassa
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51082, -86.94937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1995)
Projected traffic225 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 19 over Tomley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.