US Bridges

Al - 119 over Bishop Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Al 119 * Bishop Ck · Structure no. 010090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,270
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 119 over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 119 over Bishop Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,270 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,795 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesAl - 119
CrossesBishop Creek
LocationAl 119 * Bishop Ck
RouteState Highway 119
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37, -86.71
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,270 (2025)
Projected traffic14,795 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 119 over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 119 over Bishop Creek 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 Bishop Creek carry?

About 11,270 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 119 over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 119 over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.