US Bridges

SR 247 over Henson Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 5 M S JCT SR 247 & SR 2 · Structure no. 008465

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Henson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 247 over Henson Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,148 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 247
CrossesHenson Creek
Location5 M S JCT SR 247 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 247
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6689, -87.86782
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic1,760 (2023)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$703,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Henson Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Henson Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Henson Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 247 over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.