US Bridges

CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · Dale CO to Geneva CO Line · Structure no. 006309

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 49
CrossesLittle Choctawhatchee
LocationDale CO to Geneva CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25214, -85.52989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2012)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 49 over Little Choctawhatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.