SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek
FairLee County, Alabama · 2.7 MI N US 280 · Structure no. 002967
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,620
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,707 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 147 over Little Loblockee 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 SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek carry?
About 2,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 147 over Little Loblockee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.