US Bridges

SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. SR 52 · Structure no. 007693

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,045 by 2033. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 6.229
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. SR 52
RouteState Highway 27
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04062, -85.86099
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2013)
Projected traffic21,045 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 6.229 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.