US Bridges

Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi. North I-65 · Structure no. 009435

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,641 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl - 119
CrossesCahaba Valley Ck
Location3.1 Mi. North I-65
RouteState Highway 119
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36003, -86.73517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2025)
Projected traffic18,641 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$762,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al - 119 over Cahaba Valley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.