US Bridges

Al 219 over Childers Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Of US 80 · Structure no. 007801

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Childers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 219 over Childers Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesChilders Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of US 80
RouteState Highway 219
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44213, -87.08353
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic1,050 (2013)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Childers Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 219 over Childers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Childers Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Childers Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 219 over Childers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.