US Bridges

Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.13 Mi.S Dickinson · Structure no. 012647

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 101 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 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 27
CrossesBassett Creek Relief
Location0.13 Mi.S Dickinson
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77, -87.72
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.