US Bridges

SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2 MI N Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 007047

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesEmuckfaw Creek
Location2 MI N Tallapoosa River
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99498, -85.75006
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Emuckfaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Emuckfaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.