US Bridges

County Route 49 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. S.E. Packers Bend · Structure no. 009728

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
200
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 49 over Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Route 49
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Mi. S.E. Packers Bend
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76802, -87.48255
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic200 (1993)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 49 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 County Route 49 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Route 49 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.