US Bridges

CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.3 Miles West on CR #27 · Structure no. 019543

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2036. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.3 Miles West on CR #27
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96206, -87.6525
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic109 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over Beaver 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 February 2024.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.