US Bridges

CO 49 over Muscadine Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 49 Muscadine Creek · Structure no. 004121

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 49 over Muscadine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 49 over Muscadine Creek in Cleburne 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 49
CrossesMuscadine Creek
LocationCR 49 Muscadine Creek
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73009, -85.38899
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 49 over Muscadine Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 49 over Muscadine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 49 over Muscadine Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 49 over Muscadine Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 49 over Muscadine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.