US Bridges

Al - 119 over Buck Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Alabaster 0.5MI. No. CR26 · Structure no. 018733

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 119 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Al - 119 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,968 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAl - 119
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationAlabaster 0.5MI. No. CR26
RouteState Highway 119
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21925, -86.82447
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,590 (2024)
Projected traffic30,968 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 119 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 119 over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 119 over Buck Creek carry?

About 23,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al - 119 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 119 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.