CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · CR 47 at Seals Drive · Structure no. 019316
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).
Who owns CR 47 over Ut to Beeswax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.