US Bridges

CO RD 49 over Miller Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · JCT CO RD 58 · Structure no. 001119

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 49 over Miller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 49 over Miller Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 49
CrossesMiller Branch
LocationJCT CO RD 58
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5632, -87.83897
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (1994)
Projected traffic606 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 49 over Miller Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 49 over Miller Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 49 over Miller Branch carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 49 over Miller Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 49 over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.