CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.5MI W JCT S R 33 · Structure no. 016806
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 249 over Watershed Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.