US Bridges

SR 147 over South Sandy Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 5 MI N JCT US 280 · Structure no. 003347

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over South Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 147 over South Sandy Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,572 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location5 MI N JCT US 280
RouteState Highway 147
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74411, -85.49967
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2024)
Projected traffic3,572 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 147 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over South Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 147 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.