US Bridges

Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NE Saucer · Structure no. 016608

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCr. 49
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location2.5 MI NE Saucer
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.838, -86.79668
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$818,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 49 over Pine Barren 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cr. 49 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.