US Bridges

County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 4 Mile South of Sandcut · Structure no. 018243

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesUnnamed Tributory
Location4 Mile South of Sandcut
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26466, -87.12729
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Unnamed Tributory?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.