US Bridges

SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 5.9 MI N JCT SR14 · Structure no. 019155

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,986 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesLedbetter Creek
Location5.9 MI N JCT SR14
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63443, -85.79612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2021)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Ledbetter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR 49 over Ledbetter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.