US Bridges

SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. N. SR-52 · Structure no. 012784

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 6.765
CrossesRelief Bridge
Location0.2 Mi. N. SR-52
RouteState Highway 27
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04577, -85.85877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2013)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge 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 6.765 over Relief Bridge carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 6.765 over Relief Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.