County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Alabama · One Fourth Mile No of 278 · Structure no. 003948
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2035. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 49 over Buttahatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.