US Bridges

County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 6.4 MI NW of Al 51 · Structure no. 005531

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location6.4 MI NW of Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87817, -85.59586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic270 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 27 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.