US Bridges

County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Antioch Road · Structure no. 015023

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 49
CrossesFive Runs Creek
LocationAntioch Road
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33126, -86.44181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1994)
Projected traffic556 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County RD 49 over Five Runs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 49 over Five Runs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.