US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.5 MI SE US HWY 11 · Structure no. 010351

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1049 Stream
Location2.5 MI SE US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 1049
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4504, -88.30706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1049 Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.