County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Alabama · .7M North Inter Al #5*C47 · Structure no. 003256
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County ROUTE47 over Wallace 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is County ROUTE47 over Wallace 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County ROUTE47 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.