US Bridges

27 TH ST No over Village Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 27th ST No * Village Ck · Structure no. 000098

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27 TH ST No over Village Ck is a concrete slab carrying 27 TH ST No over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries27 TH ST No
CrossesVillage Ck
Location27th ST No * Village Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54461, -86.81331
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27 TH ST No over Village Ck built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 TH ST No over Village Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 27 TH ST No over Village Ck carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 27 TH ST No over Village Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 27 TH ST No over Village Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.