US Bridges

CR 27 over I-59

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. N. of Miss.St.Ln. · Structure no. 011096

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over I-59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 27 over I-59 in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesI-59
Location2.3 Mi. N. of Miss.St.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46607, -88.37185
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over I-59 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over I-59 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 27 over I-59 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CR 27 over I-59?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.