US Bridges

CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief

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Lamar County, Alabama · .75 Mi. N.W. Kennedy · Structure no. 014481

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief in Lamar 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesLuxapallila Creek Relief
Location.75 Mi. N.W. Kennedy
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59678, -87.99197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Luxapallila Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.