US Bridges

County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.25MI N HWY 22 · Structure no. 016837

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 649
CrossesLittle Wehadkee Creek
Location0.25MI N HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2376, -85.2902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic125 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 649 over Little Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.