US Bridges

SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.E. Dale #18 · Structure no. 013636

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

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief 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 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 54.370
CrossesW. Choctawhatchee Relief
Location0.3 Mi.E. Dale #18
RouteState Highway 27
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41358, -85.53098
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee 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 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 54.370 over W. Choctawhatchee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.