US Bridges

SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi.N.Coffee Co.Line · Structure no. 000522

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,933 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 38.296
CrossesBlack Mills Creek
Location1.6 Mi.N.Coffee Co.Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42848, -85.7641
Functional classRural 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2013)
Projected traffic3,933 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 38.296 over Black Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.