Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 19 · Structure no. 016085
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 478
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou carry?
About 478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 49 over Skunk Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.