FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · JCT CO RD 27*108 T6SR8E · Structure no. 003469
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 24 CO RD 27 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.