US Bridges

County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib.

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Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 013293

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib. in Hale 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesColwell Creek Trib.
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72917, -87.59705
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib. 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 Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Colwell Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.