County RD 47 over Indian Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCovington County, Alabama · Between HWY331* Horn Hill · Structure no. 008039
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 47 over Indian Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 47 over Indian Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 47 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 47 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 47 over Indian Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 47 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 47 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.