CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · CR 1427 · Structure no. 002989
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1427 over Eightmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.