US Bridges

CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.1 Miles W.On RTE.27 · Structure no. 009352

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.1 Miles W.On RTE.27
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97672, -87.58654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic520 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.