US Bridges

Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2 MI NW Morrison X Roads · Structure no. 016170

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 19
CrossesPineywood Creek
Location2 MI NW Morrison X Roads
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4406, -85.5096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 19 over Pineywood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.