US Bridges

County Road 49 over Branch No Name

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.3 MI NE of Al 51 · Structure no. 004381

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Branch No Name is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesBranch No Name
Location0.3 MI NE of Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90149, -85.46192
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic343 (2018)
Projected traffic510 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Branch No Name built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 343 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Branch No Name?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over Branch No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.