US Bridges

CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 6.8 Mi. N. Crossville · Structure no. 004247

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesBlow Horn Creek
Location6.8 Mi. N. Crossville
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83256, -87.99239
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic639 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$498,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Blow Horn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-49 over Blow Horn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.