US Bridges

County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 716 Ft S JCT 1325 · Structure no. 004138

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek in Marshall 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty HWY 1127
CrossesLittle Slab Creek
Location716 Ft S JCT 1325
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21392, -86.23406
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

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$955,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek built?

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

What condition is County HWY 1127 over Little Slab 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1127 over Little Slab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.