US Bridges

County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-18 T-7-N R-25-E · Structure no. 008291

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek in Dale 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesLittle Judy Creek
LocationSEC-18 T-7-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58483, -85.58186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2007)
Projected traffic165 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 19 over Little Judy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Little Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.