US Bridges

County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 009201

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 19
CrossesTrib. to Colwell Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73021, -87.59727
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 19 over Trib. to Colwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.