US Bridges

County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 13 T9N R19E · Structure no. 002187

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2006
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2027. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2219
CrossesLynn Mill Creek
LocationSec 13 T9N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74833, -86.115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2006
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2001)
Projected traffic25 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2006.

How much traffic does County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2219 over Lynn Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.