US Bridges

CR-49 over Mill Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Hanover · Structure no. 014702

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-49 over Mill 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 MI N Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.01735, -86.18787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Mill 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 Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is CR-49 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.