Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief
FairMacon County, Alabama · 3.3MI.NI-85 · Structure no. 007730
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Al 49 over Uphapee Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.