US Bridges

CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S Int CO Rt 30 · Structure no. 000111

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 47
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.8 MI S Int CO Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85429, -87.63821
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (1989)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$543,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 47 over Wilson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 47 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.