US Bridges

SR 49 over Wind Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.7 MI S JCT SR 50 · Structure no. 002577

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Wind Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49 over Wind 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,643 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesWind Creek
Location1.7 MI S JCT SR 50
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6871, -85.7841
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2023)
Projected traffic2,643 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$839,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Wind Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 49 over Wind 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Wind Creek carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Wind Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.