US Bridges

County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 2.25 MI North of Al 28 · Structure no. 018810

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesTrib of Barton Creek
Location2.25 MI North of Al 28
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37608, -87.84724
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2003)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Trib of Barton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 19 over Trib of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.