US Bridges

CR 19 over I-59

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 6.5 MI N of Miss ST Line · Structure no. 011105

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over I-59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19 over I-59 in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 19
CrossesI-59
Location6.5 MI N of Miss ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50954, -88.32097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 over I-59 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 over I-59 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19 over I-59 carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over I-59?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.