US Bridges

AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S JCT US 78 · Structure no. 004043

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesBroadtree Creek Branch
Location1.4 MI S JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15572, -88.05758
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic345 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-19 over Broadtree Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.