US Bridges

CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N JCT CR 30 · Structure no. 006379

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 119
CrossesSauty Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT CR 30
RouteCounty Highway 119
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68468, -86.18738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (1989)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$218,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 119 over Sauty 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 119 over Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.