US Bridges

SR 47 over Robinsons Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. E. of Riley · Structure no. 000797

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Robinsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Robinsons Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesRobinsons Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Riley
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72519, -87.11427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic530 (2013)
Projected traffic678 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Robinsons Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Robinsons 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Robinsons Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Robinsons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 47 over Robinsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.