US Bridges

AL-19 over Glen Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N JCT US 78 · Structure no. 004045

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Glen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-19 over Glen 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 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesGlen Creek
Location3.9 MI N JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22886, -88.07397
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,144 (2020)
Projected traffic978 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Glen Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-19 over Glen 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 Glen Creek carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Glen Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-19 over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.