US Bridges

County Road 19 over Roddick Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3MI S of Persons · Structure no. 017084

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Roddick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 19 over Roddick Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesRoddick Creek
Location3MI S of Persons
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1523, -85.25848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1998)
Projected traffic540 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Roddick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Roddick 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Roddick Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Roddick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Roddick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.