US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S CO Rt 1150 · Structure no. 012051

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1149 Creek
Location0.5 MI S CO Rt 1150
RouteCounty Highway 1149
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79234, -88.34992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1149 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.