US Bridges

Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. W. of I-65 · Structure no. 015986

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 47
CrossesDyas Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. of I-65
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02429, -87.68099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2024)
Projected traffic919 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 47 over Dyas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.