CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek
GoodPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S JCT CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 008017
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 327 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.