US Bridges

County Rt 19 over Double Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 6.95 MI N Al 28 · Structure no. 014859

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 19 over Double Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 19 over Double Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 19
CrossesDouble Creek
Location6.95 MI N Al 28
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43949, -87.83076
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (1990)
Projected traffic812 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 19 over Double Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 19 over 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 Double Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 19 over Double Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 19 over Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.