US Bridges

CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .3 MI N JCT Al 176 T8SR9E · Structure no. 008436

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 127
CrossesTrib. to Litter River
Location.3 MI N JCT Al 176 T8SR9E
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34394, -85.69804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2023)
Projected traffic517 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 127 over Trib. to Litter River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.