US Bridges

CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1MI N JCT CO RD 34 · Structure no. 013327

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 49
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location1MI N JCT CO RD 34
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08621, -87.56713
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$677,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 49 over Splunge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 49 over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.