CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk
FairPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 1.1 MI North ST Rt #14 · Structure no. 003699
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt #19/SAPPS RD over Blubber Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.