SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · 5.6 MI N JCT SR14 · Structure no. 018025
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 414 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,343
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,280 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR49 over Saugahatchee 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek carry?
About 2,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek?
The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR49 over Saugahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.