US Bridges

CR-49 over Matthews Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.52 MI NE of US-231 · Structure no. 012392

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Matthews Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Matthews Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesMatthews Creek
Location2.52 MI NE of US-231
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02848, -86.17739
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 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$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Matthews Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Matthews 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is CR-49 over Matthews Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-49 over Matthews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.