747 over Creek
GoodCullman County, Alabama · CR 747 · Structure no. 013105
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
747 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 747 over Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 78 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 747 over Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 747 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 747 over Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 747 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns 747 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.