US Bridges

CR-49 over Little Yellow Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles N. Fair-View · Structure no. 004257

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Little 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
Location1.0 Miles N. Fair-View
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86158, -87.99426
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic253 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Little Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-49 over Little Yellow 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 Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.