CO 27 over Island Creek
GoodRussell County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N E Hugley · Structure no. 015274
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 27 over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 27 over Island 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 27 over Island 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 Island 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 Island Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 27 over Island Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns CO 27 over Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.