US Bridges

SR 227 over Short Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 6 MI S JCT US431 * SR227 · Structure no. 017306

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over Short Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,907 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesShort Creek
Location6 MI S JCT US431 * SR227
RouteState Highway 227
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36833, -86.22167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2022)
Projected traffic3,907 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 227 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over Short 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Short Creek carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Short Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.