US Bridges

CO 27 over Maringo Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S E Hugley · Structure no. 015273

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 27 over Maringo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 27 over Maringo Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 27
CrossesMaringo Creek
Location2.2 MI S E Hugley
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41831, -85.2121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1991)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 27 over Maringo Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CO 27 over Maringo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 27 over Maringo Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 27 over Maringo Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 27 over Maringo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.