US Bridges

CR-49 over Bailey Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.91 MI SW of Parkdale · Structure no. 003085

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Bailey Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.91 MI SW of Parkdale
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08599, -86.12023
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Bailey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Bailey Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR-49 over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.