US Bridges

CO RD 19 over Brush Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.6 M N Lizzieville · Structure no. 013292

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
500 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 19 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 19 over Brush Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 19
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.6 M N Lizzieville
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.815, -88.03167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1995)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 19 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 19 over Brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 19 over Brush Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 19 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 19 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.