US Bridges

Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk

FairPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. S of Co. RD.6 · Structure no. 014033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RT.419
CrossesBranch at Mill Crk
Location1.2 Mi. S of Co. RD.6
RouteCounty Highway 419
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03947, -87.8364
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk 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 2025.

How much traffic does Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RT.419 over Branch at Mill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.