Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River
FairCovington County, Alabama · Antioch RD @ Yellow Rvr · Structure no. 017239
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 49 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.