US Bridges

19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Lake Ave · Structure no. 003716

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,807
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying 19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries19th Street E
CrossesForest Lake Branch
Location0.1 MI W Lake Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19336, -87.53514
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,807 (2001)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Street E over Forest Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch carry?

About 1,807 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Street E over Forest Lake Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.