US Bridges

Al 199 over Bulger Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 5.1 MI N JCT Al 81 · Structure no. 016638

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 199 over Bulger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 199 over Bulger Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl 199
CrossesBulger Creek
Location5.1 MI N JCT Al 81
RouteState Highway 199
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50315, -85.75555
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 199 over Bulger Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 199 over Bulger 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 199 over Bulger Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 199 over Bulger Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Al 199 over Bulger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.