US Bridges

CR 447 over I-65

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N Autauga CO Line · Structure no. 006786

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 447 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 447 over I-65 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 447
CrossesI-65
Location1.1 MI N Autauga CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7211, -86.53277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2008)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 447 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 447 over I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 447 over I-65 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 447 over I-65?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 447 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.