US Bridges

County Road 27 over Weeks Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. S. of U.S. 98 · Structure no. 018292

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Weeks Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 27 over Weeks Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesWeeks Branch
Location1.4 Mi. S. of U.S. 98
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.39897, -87.85237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2022)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Weeks Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Weeks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Weeks Branch carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Weeks Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Weeks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.