US Bridges

C.R. 149 over Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of CR 148 · Structure no. 020722

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 149 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 149 over Creek in Lawrence 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 149
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI E of CR 148
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58556, -87.38472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$204,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 149 over Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R. 149 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 149 over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is C.R. 149 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 149 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.