US Bridges

SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. Henry CO.32 · Structure no. 000648

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 MP 70.193
CrossesWatson Creek
Location1 Mi. N. Henry CO.32
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51332, -85.32927
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2013)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 70.193 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.