US Bridges

AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6 MI N JCT US 78 · Structure no. 004046

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-19 over Glen 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesGlen Creek Branch
Location6 MI N JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25572, -88.06064
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic935 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2040
Trucks12%
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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch built?

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

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

About 935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.