US Bridges

County RD 47 over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Woodall Mill Road · Structure no. 011733

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
380 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 47 over Yellow River is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 47 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2030. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 47
CrossesYellow River
LocationWoodall Mill Road
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24026, -86.33785
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1994)
Projected traffic316 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 47 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is County RD 47 over Yellow River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 47 over Yellow River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 47 over Yellow River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 47 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.