US Bridges

CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1 3/4 M W. Valley Grove · Structure no. 017412

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Road 27
CrossesGood Springs Creek
Location1 3/4 M W. Valley Grove
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39896, -86.29294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic373 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 27 over Good Springs 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Road 27 over Good Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.