US Bridges

County Road 27 over No Name Stream

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 6 T11 R23 · Structure no. 005889

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over No Name Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 27 over No Name Stream in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesNo Name Stream
LocationSec 6 T11 R23
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95882, -85.78238
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over No Name Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over No Name Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over No Name Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over No Name Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 27 over No Name Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.