US Bridges

County HWY 27 over Spring Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 2 Mile East HWY 195 · Structure no. 015643

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 27 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 27 over Spring Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2016. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty HWY 27
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 Mile East HWY 195
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95, -87.28333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1992)
Projected traffic650 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 27 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 27 over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 27 over Spring Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 27 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns County HWY 27 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.