Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek
GoodClarke County, Alabama · 0.24 Mi.S.Dickinson · Structure no. 013081
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 409 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett 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 Bassett Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek?
The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rt. 27 over Bassett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.