US Bridges

County Road 49 over Copeland Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1/2 MI S of Rock Springs · Structure no. 018482

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Copeland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Copeland Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location1/2 MI S of Rock Springs
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15729, -86.5551
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2024)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Copeland 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 Road 49 over Copeland Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.