US Bridges

AL-19 over Broadtree Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N JCT US 78 · Structure no. 004044

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Broadtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-19 over Broadtree Creek 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesBroadtree Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19531, -88.06983
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,277 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$454,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Broadtree Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-19 over Broadtree 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Broadtree Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-19 over Broadtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.