US Bridges

SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 Mi. North U.S. 84 · Structure no. 009489

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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.

It carries about 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,605 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 30.974
CrossesStripling Creek Relief
Location2 Mi. North U.S. 84
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35438, -85.83305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 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 traffic5,240 (2013)
Projected traffic7,605 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 30.974 over Stripling Creek 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 30.974 over Stripling Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.