Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 2.2 M. N. of Co. Rd. 87 · Structure no. 019407
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cowpen Creek Road over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.