US Bridges

SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.82 MI N JCT US 280 · Structure no. 011449

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,326
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,256 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location0.82 MI N JCT US 280
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86183, -85.77603
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2020)
Projected traffic3,256 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.