US Bridges

County 49 over Trail Branch

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 2.3 MI S W of ACTIVCO.49 · Structure no. 009381

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 49 over Trail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County 49 over Trail Branch 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesCounty 49
CrossesTrail Branch
Location2.3 MI S W of ACTIVCO.49
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85715, -86.9922
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (1989)
Projected traffic280 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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 49 over Trail Branch built?

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

What condition is County 49 over Trail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County 49 over Trail Branch carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 49 over Trail Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County 49 over Trail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.