US Bridges

County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 04 T14 R24 · Structure no. 005927

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesDobbs Creek
LocationSec 04 T14 R24
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22232, -85.64773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Dobbs 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 February 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Dobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.