US Bridges

County Road 1049 over Mink Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 0.50MI W CO RD 1014 · Structure no. 016478

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1049 over Mink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1049 over Mink Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1049
CrossesMink Creek
Location0.50MI W CO RD 1014
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30965, -86.40441
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1996)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1049 over Mink Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1049 over Mink 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 County Road 1049 over Mink Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1049 over Mink Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 1049 over Mink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.