US Bridges

County Road 49 over Corn Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .5 Mi. S. of Int SR 64 · Structure no. 021015

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Corn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 49 over Corn Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesCorn Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. of Int SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96671, -87.28847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic282 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Corn Creek 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 County Road 49 over Corn Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Corn Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.