US Bridges

CR-49 over Topopkin Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. S. U.S. 280 · Structure no. 014700

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Topopkin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-49 over Topopkin Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 79 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesTopopkin Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. U.S. 280
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04982, -86.15059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Topopkin Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR-49 over Topopkin 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is CR-49 over Topopkin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Topopkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.