County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E of JCT SR #159 · Structure no. 011826
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 47 over Lubbub Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.