US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.0 MI E CO Rt 1009 · Structure no. 007968

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1027 Creek
Location3.0 MI E CO Rt 1009
RouteCounty Highway 1027
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36799, -88.30711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic391 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1027 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 Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1027 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 Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.