CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 000986
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 47 over Kirby 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 47 over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.