US Bridges

SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. S. Henry Co. Line · Structure no. 021647

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 63.976
CrossesDeal Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Henry Co. Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65756, -85.42583
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 27 MP 63.976 over Deal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.