CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek
FairConecuh County, Alabama · 4MI S.E Castleberry · Structure no. 007692
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 27 over Shipps 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 27 over Shipps Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.