US Bridges

CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. South of US 29 · Structure no. 018600

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesTallassarr Creek
Location2.3 Mi. South of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30376, -85.64538
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2016)
Projected traffic635 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CO RD 47 over Tallassarr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over Tallassarr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.