US Bridges

CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 6.7 Mi.North of ST JCT 14 · Structure no. 018320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO #19/ Sapps RD
CrossesBig Creeek
Location6.7 Mi.North of ST JCT 14
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24134, -88.16881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2001)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO #19/ Sapps RD over Big Creeek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.