US Bridges

County Road 49 over Roberts Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · .25MI South CR35&CR50 Int · Structure no. 021131

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Roberts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Roberts Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location.25MI South CR35&CR50 Int
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77378, -85.41525
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2017)
Projected traffic941 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Roberts 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 County Road 49 over Roberts Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.