US Bridges

SR 247 over Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 9 M N JCT SR247 and SR24 · Structure no. 021305

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,772 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesCedar Creek
Location9 M N JCT SR247 and SR24
RouteState Highway 247
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55258, -87.98528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2023)
Projected traffic1,772 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.