US Bridges

SR 49 over Stone Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 002576

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,869
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Stone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Stone Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56924, -85.81731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2023)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Stone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Stone Creek carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.