US Bridges

County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3 Miles North of Winfield · Structure no. 006076

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesEast Branch Luxapallila
Location3 Miles North of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97233, -87.80322
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2001)
Projected traffic784 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 47 over East Branch Luxapallila?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.