US Bridges

SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi.N.Coffee Line · Structure no. 000645

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,933 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 38.326
CrossesBranch Relief
Location1.7 Mi.N.Coffee Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4286, -85.76372
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 38.326 over Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.