SR 227 over Big Spring Creek
GoodMarshall County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT US431 * SR227 · Structure no. 007209
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,307
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 227 over Big Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over Big Spring Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 10,307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,430 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 227 over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SR 227 over Big Spring 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 227 over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 10,307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 227 over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 227 over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.