US Bridges

CR 149 over Willis Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S Tennstateline · Structure no. 014650

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 149 over Willis Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 149 over Willis Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 149
CrossesWillis Branch
Location1.4 MI S Tennstateline
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98787, -85.89344
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1991)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$284,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 149 over Willis Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 149 over Willis Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 149 over Willis Branch carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CR 149 over Willis Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 149 over Willis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.