CO 27 over St. Florian Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Int US 72 · Structure no. 001571
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 27 over St. Florian Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 27 over St. Florian Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 27 over St. Florian Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 27 over St. Florian Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CO 27 over St. Florian Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 27 over St. Florian Branch?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO 27 over St. Florian Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.