US Bridges

ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.75 MI N Ashville · Structure no. 015165

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesST Clair HWY 19
CrossesBig Canoe Creek
Location0.75 MI N Ashville
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84835, -86.253
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (1997)
Projected traffic879 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair HWY 19 over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair HWY 19 over Big Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.