US Bridges

CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 5 Mi. N. Beaverton · Structure no. 003599

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesRoy Mill Branch
Location5 Mi. N. Beaverton
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99543, -88.04196
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic312 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$380,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Roy Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-49 over Roy Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.