US Bridges

SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Jct. Dale County # 18 · Structure no. 013635

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
622 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,858 by 2033. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 27 MP 54.059
CrossesW. Choctawhatchee River
LocationJct. Dale County # 18
RouteState Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4109, -85.5355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2013)
Projected traffic1,858 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River 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 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 54.059 over W. Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.