US Bridges

CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.75 MI W Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 006244

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 1027
CrossesBrockway Creek
Location0.75 MI W Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1027
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33706, -88.19782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1027 over Brockway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.