US Bridges

County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1 Mi. NW Oak Grove Comm. · Structure no. 015612

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 49
CrossesFox Creek
Location1 Mi. NW Oak Grove Comm.
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62812, -86.55563
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1992)
Projected traffic942 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 49 over Fox 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 County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rd. 49 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.