US Bridges

SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.S.Henry Co. L. · Structure no. 000646

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 63.939
CrossesDeal Creek Relief
Location0.8 Mi.S.Henry Co. L.
RouteState Highway 27
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49097, -85.4263
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic960 (2013)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek 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 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 63.939 over Deal Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.