US Bridges

AL-19 over Factory Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N JCT AL-17 · Structure no. 012164

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-19 over Factory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-19 over Factory Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 950 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAL-19
CrossesFactory Creek
Location2.3 MI N JCT AL-17
RouteState Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08461, -88.13239
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-19 over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is AL-19 over Factory Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns AL-19 over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.