US Bridges

County Road 49 over No Name Branch

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Barbour County, Alabama · 5.9 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 003261

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over No Name Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over No Name Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesNo Name Branch
Location5.9 MI NE of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08801, -85.32811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic265 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over No Name Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over No Name Branch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.