US Bridges

CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 2 MI S E Hurtsboro · Structure no. 008354

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 49
CrossesBranch Off Hurtsboro Ck
Location2 MI S E Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22748, -85.38838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic360 (1981)
Projected traffic420 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck 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 CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck?

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

Who owns CO 49 over Branch Off Hurtsboro Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.