US Bridges

SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. W. of I-85 · Structure no. 020826

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesTrib. of Uphapee Creek
Location2.5 Mi. W. of I-85
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.477, -85.80489
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic1,776 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 49 over Trib. of Uphapee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.