US Bridges

CO RD 47 over I-65

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.7 MI S Esc CO Line · Structure no. 008565

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,484
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 47 over I-65 in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesI-65
Location2.7 MI S Esc CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01948, -87.65624
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,484 (2023)
Projected traffic3,726 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 over I-65 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 over I-65 carry?

About 2,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 over I-65?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.