US Bridges

SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.N.Coffee 156 · Structure no. 014877

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 33.615
CrossesBowles Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Coffee 156
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3852, -85.80977
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles 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 33.615 over Bowles Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 33.615 over Bowles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.