US Bridges

County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 06.65 MI N Al 28 · Structure no. 006974

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 19
CrossesBranch of Double Creek
Location06.65 MI N Al 28
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43583, -87.82791
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1988)
Projected traffic812 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$217,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 19 over Branch of Double 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 19 over Branch of Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.