US Bridges

__cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021532

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

__cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying __cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Carries__cr 27
Crosses_strip Pit Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 270
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91015, -87.29972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2019)
Projected traffic1,816 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$894,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was __cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is __cr 27 over _strip Pit 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 __cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is __cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns __cr 27 over _strip Pit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.