US Bridges

Al - 119 over Lake Purdy

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi.No.U.S. 280 · Structure no. 010999

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 119 over Lake Purdy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 119 over Lake Purdy in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,823 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 119
CrossesLake Purdy
Location2.1 Mi.No.U.S. 280
RouteState Highway 119
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44785, -86.65493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,530 (2024)
Projected traffic13,823 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 119 over Lake Purdy built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 119 over Lake Purdy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 119 over Lake Purdy carry?

About 10,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al - 119 over Lake Purdy?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 119 over Lake Purdy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.