US Bridges

County 49 over Barret Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · .2 MI W Active on Co. 49 · Structure no. 009353

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 49 over Barret Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County 49 over Barret Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty 49
CrossesBarret Creek
Location.2 MI W Active on Co. 49
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86654, -86.97976
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic175 (1989)
Projected traffic265 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 49 over Barret Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 49 over Barret 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County 49 over Barret Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 49 over Barret Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County 49 over Barret Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.