US Bridges

SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · City of Geneva · Structure no. 003235

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,388 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,781 by 2033. The structure is 1,388 ft (423.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 3.779
CrossesPea River
LocationCity of Geneva
RouteState Highway 27
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02701, -85.88409
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+33 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,388 ft (423.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2013)
Projected traffic8,781 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River?

The structure is 1,388 ft (423.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 3.779 over Pea River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.