US Bridges

CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.9 MI SE US HWY 11 · Structure no. 021167

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1049
CrossesAlamuchee Creek
Location0.9 MI SE US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 1049
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45101, -88.33276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1049 over Alamuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.