US Bridges

County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · Dickinson Al · Structure no. 017054

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt No 27
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationDickinson Al
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77122, -87.71694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1995)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt No 27 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.