US Bridges

SR 19 over Gum Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 4 M N JCT SR 19 & SR172 · Structure no. 003052

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,630
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Gum Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 19 over Gum Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesGum Creek
Location4 M N JCT SR 19 & SR172
RouteState Highway 19
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39239, -88.0959
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2025)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Gum 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Gum Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.