CR-49 over Yellow Creek
GoodLamar County, Alabama · 8.3 Mi. N. Crossville · Structure no. 004250
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-49 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Yellow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-49 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-49 over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR-49 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CR-49 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CR-49 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.