US Bridges

SR 127 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.6 M S Al & Tn ST Line · Structure no. 002451

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 127 over Sulphur Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,442 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 127
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location6.6 M S Al & Tn ST Line
RouteState Highway 127
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91, -86.98833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2024)
Projected traffic3,442 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$486,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 127 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 over Sulphur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 127 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.