US Bridges

SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.S.Henry CO.7 · Structure no. 000647

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 66.067
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S.Henry CO.7
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49443, -85.39173
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 66.067 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.