US Bridges

CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.7 MI S Watsonia · Structure no. 010965

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 48
CrossesMcconnico Creek
Location1.7 MI S Watsonia
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66833, -87.95167
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (1995)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 48 over Mcconnico 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 48 over Mcconnico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.