US Bridges

SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.N.Henry CO.#7 · Structure no. 014880

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 27 MP 67.388
CrossesEast Choctawhatchee Riv
Location0.8 Mi.N.Henry CO.#7
RouteState Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49408, -85.36895
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2013)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2033
Trucks10%
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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv 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 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 MP 67.388 over East Choctawhatchee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.