FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST CLAIR HWY 19

Carrying ST CLAIR HWY 19 over BIG CANOE CREEK

0.75 MI N ASHVILLE, St. Clair, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST CLAIR HWY 19

The ST CLAIR HWY 19 bridge in St. Clair, Alabama carries ST CLAIR HWY 19 over BIG CANOE CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 560 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST CLAIR HWY 19 compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Alabama bridges
156
Bridges in St. Clair · 2 in Poor condition
ST CLAIR HWY 19 45.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015165

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST CLAIR HWY 19 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ST CLAIR HWY 19 against other structures in St. Clair and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ST CLAIR HWY 19?

ST CLAIR HWY 19 in St. Clair, Alabama has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST CLAIR HWY 19 inspected?

ST CLAIR HWY 19's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 560 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST CLAIR HWY 19 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST CLAIR HWY 19?

ST CLAIR HWY 19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST CLAIR HWY 19?

ST CLAIR HWY 19 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ST CLAIR HWY 19 and does age affect safety?

ST CLAIR HWY 19 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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