US Bridges

SR 227 over Black Oak Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT SR75 * SR227 · Structure no. 004974

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Black Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 227 over Black Oak Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 701 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesBlack Oak Creek
Location4 MI N JCT SR75 * SR227
RouteState Highway 227
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41758, -86.04038
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2023)
Projected traffic981 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$795,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 227 over Black Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over Black Oak 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Black Oak Creek carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Black Oak Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over Black Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.