US Bridges

SR 247 over Cane Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 2 M S JCT SR 247 & SR 2 · Structure no. 009185

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 247 over Cane Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2033. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesCane Creek
Location2 M S JCT SR 247 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 247
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70168, -87.84189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Cane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.