CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N Int SR 207 · Structure no. 001588
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO 49 over Middle Fork Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.