CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W JCT CO Rt 434 · Structure no. 003445
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 227 over Little Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.