US Bridges

CO Rt 147 over Pea River

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.3 MI S of New Hope · Structure no. 013338

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 147 over Pea River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 147 over Pea River in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt 147
CrossesPea River
Location2.3 MI S of New Hope
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.52098, -85.86821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 147 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 147 over Pea River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 147 over Pea River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 147 over Pea River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 147 over Pea River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.