US Bridges

AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT AL-17 · Structure no. 011626

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road is a concrete culvert carrying AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-19
CrossesHamilton Mill Road
Location3 MI N JCT AL-17
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09647, -88.12919
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road 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 Hamilton Mill Road carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns AL-19 over Hamilton Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.