US Bridges

CO 49 over Lost Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Ranburne · Structure no. 017128

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 49 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 49 over Lost Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 49
CrossesLost Creek
Location1 MI N of Ranburne
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53493, -85.34861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 49 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 49 over Lost 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 CO 49 over Lost Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 49 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO 49 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.