US Bridges

CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 0.4 KM SE Hatchechuber · Structure no. 016759

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO RD 19
CrossesHighlog Creek
Location0.4 KM SE Hatchechuber
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25423, -85.26587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 19 over Highlog 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 19 over Highlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.