US Bridges

CR-49 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .3 Mi. N. Beaverton · Structure no. 014809

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-49 over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-49 over Beaver Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-49
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.3 Mi. N. Beaverton
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93558, -88.02321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic505 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-49 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-49 over Beaver 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-49 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-49 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-49 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.