US Bridges

CR-49 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. N. Hanover · Structure no. 012029

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-49 over Unnamed Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.8 Mi. N. Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0079, -86.19564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Unnamed Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Unnamed Branch carry?

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

How long is CR-49 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.