US Bridges

JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.5MI S JCT Al 65 · Structure no. 000523

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork is a concrete slab carrying JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJC27
CrossesTributary to Larkin Fork
Location0.5MI S JCT Al 65
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92736, -86.22254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1989)
Projected traffic96 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns JC27 over Tributary to Larkin Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.