US Bridges

County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · .5 Mi. North of Topton · Structure no. 018599

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesBilbo Creek
Location.5 Mi. North of Topton
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29486, -88.15064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2006)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Bilbo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.