US Bridges

CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek

FairPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · Oak Grove · Structure no. 003779

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
625
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek in Autauga 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.49
CrossesAutauga Creek
LocationOak Grove
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63021, -86.57317
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (1988)
Projected traffic635 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.49 over Autauga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.49 over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.