US Bridges

County Road 49 over Camp Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · .25 South of CR55 · Structure no. 021218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Camp 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.25 South of CR55
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84534, -85.46937
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Camp Creek built?

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

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

About 404 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.