US Bridges

Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S Bibb CO Line · Structure no. 006052

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 219 over Beaverdam 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 219
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.8 MI S Bibb CO Line
RouteState Highway 219
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81338, -87.11087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2020)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 219 over Beaverdam 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 219 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.