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Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .25 MI W Al 117 T4SR9E · Structure no. 014271

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 727
CrossesCrow Creek
Location.25 MI W Al 117 T4SR9E
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66433, -85.65604
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 727 over Crow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek?

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

Who owns Co. Rd. 727 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.