US Bridges

SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 Mi. North U.S. 84 · Structure no. 009488

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,605 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 30.989
CrossesStripling Creek
Location2 Mi. North U.S. 84
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35443, -85.83323
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic5,240 (2013)
Projected traffic7,605 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 30.989 over Stripling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.