US Bridges

CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · S15 T15N R24E · Structure no. 018638

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 600 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesLittle Acorn Creek
LocationS15 T15N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28158, -85.62429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 over Little Acorn 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 Little Acorn Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over Little Acorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.