US Bridges

CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. N. of I-65 · Structure no. 016321

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,844 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesWaterhole Hollow
Location0.9 Mi. N. of I-65
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.97673, -87.75486
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,844 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow 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 CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over Waterhole Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.