US Bridges

Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi.North of C.R.87 · Structure no. 019717

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 948 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpen Creek Road
CrossesDrainage
Location0.9 Mi.North of C.R.87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58504, -87.5815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2022)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Cowpen Creek Road over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.