US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E CO Rt 1009 · Structure no. 007969

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR
Location3.5 MI E CO Rt 1009
RouteCounty Highway 1027
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36767, -88.29839
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 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 traffic596 (2020)
Projected traffic886 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR built?

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

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1027 Little Kin CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 Little Kin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.