US Bridges

CO RD.49 over Branch

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · 150 Ft.N HWY 207 · Structure no. 020644

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD.49 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD.49 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD.49
CrossesBranch
Location150 Ft.N HWY 207
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93, -87.26333
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2001)
Projected traffic322 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$614,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD.49 over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD.49 over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD.49 over Branch carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD.49 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD.49 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.