US Bridges

AL-19 over Glen Creek Branch

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 8.9 MI N JCT US 78 · Structure no. 004047

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesAL-19
CrossesGlen Creek Branch
Location8.9 MI N JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28703, -88.05297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 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 traffic712 (2020)
Projected traffic614 by 2040
Trucks13%
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$281,000 (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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

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

How long is AL-19 over Glen 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 Glen Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.