US Bridges

County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · Blountsville · Structure no. 006580

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,663
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
LocationBlountsville
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0847, -86.5952
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 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 traffic1,663 (2025)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$476,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Blue Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 1,663 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 47 over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.