US Bridges

CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · Alberton · Structure no. 006187

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 427
CrossesPages Creek
LocationAlberton
RouteCounty Highway 427
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27874, -86.12602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic475 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 427 over Pages Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.