US Bridges

Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Dallas-Perry CO Line · Structure no. 007803

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 219 over Oakmulgee 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesOakmulgee Creek
LocationDallas-Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 219
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5345, -87.08906
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2013)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 219 over Oakmulgee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Oakmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.