US Bridges

AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 9.3 MI N JCT US 78 · Structure no. 003697

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
396 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2040. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesBull Mountain Creek
Location9.3 MI N JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28925, -88.04553
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2020)
Projected traffic614 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek 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 AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns AL-19 over Bull Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.