US Bridges

CR 49 over Chestnut Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR49 0.5M S City Limits · Structure no. 019284

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 49 over Chestnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 49
CrossesChestnut Creek
LocationCR49 0.5M S City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80037, -86.62244
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,740 (2004)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$377,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 49 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 over Chestnut 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 49 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 49 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 49 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.