US Bridges

CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. West of SR199 · Structure no. 019441

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.1 Mi. West of SR199
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48295, -85.75617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2005)
Projected traffic80 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$265,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.