US Bridges

Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al 119 * Little Cahaba Ri · Structure no. 016892

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,139 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAl - 119
CrossesLittle Cahaba River
LocationAl 119 * Little Cahaba Ri
RouteState Highway 119
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.515, -86.58667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,139 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 119 over Little Cahaba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.