US Bridges

Al 119 over Allen Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Alabaster @ US 31 · Structure no. 019714

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 119 over Allen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 119 over Allen Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 25,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,042 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 119
CrossesAllen Branch
LocationAlabaster @ US 31
RouteState Highway 119
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23806, -86.81611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,170 (2024)
Projected traffic33,042 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 119 over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 119 over Allen Branch 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 Allen Branch carry?

About 25,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 119 over Allen Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 119 over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.