US Bridges

SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. N Coffee CO 156 · Structure no. 000644

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 96 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 35.859
CrossesBranch Relief
Location2.8 Mi. N Coffee CO 156
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41326, -85.79664
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 35.859 over Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.