US Bridges

C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 49 in Borden Springs · Structure no. 018160

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC0 49
CrossesLittle Terrapin Creek
LocationCR 49 in Borden Springs
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9432, -85.44408
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2008)
Projected traffic420 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 49 over Little Terrapin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns C0 49 over Little Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.