US Bridges

County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Bridge on FAS Rt 12 · Structure no. 009565

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. NO.47
CrossesAbbie Creek
LocationRcdg Bridge on FAS Rt 12
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41135, -85.09803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. NO.47 over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.