US Bridges

19th Street over Town Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 19th Street * Al. Ave · Structure no. 016281

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 19th Street over Town Creek in Walker 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries19th Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location19th Street * Al. Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75833, -87.28333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Street over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is 19th Street over Town 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Street over Town Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is 19th Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.