US Bridges

SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.85 Mi. N Coffee CO 156 · Structure no. 000521

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 97 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,803 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 35.899
CrossesBranch
Location2.85 Mi. N Coffee CO 156
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41327, -85.79653
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,620 (2013)
Projected traffic3,803 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 35.899 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.