US Bridges

CO RD 49 over Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 2.6 MI NW CO RD 49 · Structure no. 008779

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 49 over Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 49
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI NW CO RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66667, -87.97333
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic110 (1995)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 49 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 49 over Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 49 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.