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Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2.5M.NORTH Heiberger · Structure no. 003181

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY #5 CR47
CrossesTributary Taylor Creek
Location2.5M.NORTH Heiberger
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79167, -87.26667
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1993)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY #5 CR47 over Tributary Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.