US Bridges

County Road 49 over Bear Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.8 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 013653

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Bear Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04469, -85.36864
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic355 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Bear Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Bear Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.