US Bridges

Al 219 over Osborn Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S JCT SR 183 · Structure no. 006050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Osborn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 219 over Osborn Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesOsborn Creek
Location1.9 MI S JCT SR 183
RouteState Highway 219
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7272, -87.1163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2044
Trucks26%
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$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Osborn Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 219 over Osborn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Osborn Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Osborn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 219 over Osborn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.