US Bridges

CR-49 over NS Railroad

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 94 Ft North of CR-511 · Structure no. 021184

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-49 over NS Railroad in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesNS Railroad
Location94 Ft North of CR-511
RouteCounty Highway 1052
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09797, -86.11214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2021)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over NS Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-49 over NS Railroad carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.