CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E JCT CO RD 217 · Structure no. 015446
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 227 over Big Shoals 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 227 over Big Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.