US Bridges

CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 0.23 Mi. N of Alabama R · Structure no. 021911

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 49
CrossesTrib. to Alabama River
Location0.23 Mi. N of Alabama R
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73143, -87.46976
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 49 over Trib. to Alabama River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.