US Bridges

FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2.3 E Steele · Structure no. 014520

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
451 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2029. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS Route 19
CrossesLittle Canoe Creek
Location2.3 E Steele
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93182, -86.16593
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1999)
Projected traffic657 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS Route 19 over Little Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.