US Bridges

Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi.N. Grove Hill · Structure no. 008749

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 27
CrossesPogue Creek
Location3.5 Mi.N. Grove Hill
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73333, -87.73333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic950 (1995)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$565,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 27 over Pogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.